Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former partner, Gina Huynh, who was initially identified as 'Victim-3' and withdrew from his case, penned a letter to the judge urging for his release.
Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail until his sentencing in October 2025, as a federal judge has denied his bail request[1][2][3]. This decision was made despite a letter from Combs' ex-girlfriend, Virginia Huynh, advocating for his release on bail.
Huynh, also known as "Gina," wrote a letter to the judge expressing her belief that Combs is not a danger to the community and highlighting his cooperative and respectful behavior throughout the legal process[1]. However, the judge found no exceptional reasons to grant bail before sentencing.
Huynh, who was initially referred to as "Victim-3" in the prosecution's case against Combs, has known him for years, both professionally and personally. She acknowledged that their relationship was not always perfect, but she stated that Combs has been willing to acknowledge his mistakes and make better decisions[4]. Huynh also emphasized that Combs has not been violent for many years and has been committed to being a father[4].
The defense has asked the court to release Combs on bail with a $50 million bond. However, the judge cited Combs' admitted pattern of violence in his relationships as a reason for denying immediate bail[2]. This decision comes after the jury convicted Combs last month on two charges of transpiration to engage in prostitution[5].
During the trial, George Kaplan, one of Combs' former assistants, testified that he once saw Combs throwing apples at Huynh at his home in Miami. The trial also included 2016 hotel surveillance footage of Combs beating Ventura, first released by CNN[6]. Other witnesses in the case have written letters to the judge, urging him to keep Combs incarcerated before his sentencing[7].
Despite the judge's decision, Huynh's whereabouts were unknown before the trial, as she was under subpoena to testify against Combs[8]. CNN has reached out to Huynh and the US District Court for the Southern District of New York for comment.
[1] The New York Times
[2] CNN
[3] Variety
[4] The Washington Post
[5] The Associated Press
[6] CNN
[7] The Hollywood Reporter
[8] The Wall Street Journal
In light of Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal charges, the general-news outlets The New York Times, CNN, Variety, The Washington Post, The Associated Press, The Hollywood Reporter, and The Wall Street Journal have reported on his trial. Despite a letter from his ex-girlfriend, Virginia Huynh, advocating for his release on bail, the judge found no exceptional reasons to grant bail before sentencing, citing Combs' admitted pattern of violence in his relationships as a reason for denial. The defense had asked for a $50 million bond, but Huynh emphasized that Combs has been committed to being a father and has not been violent for many years.
