Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody following a judge’s recent decision to deny his motion for bail. The ruling came down on Monday (August 4), confirming that the music mogul will stay behind bars at least until his sentencing, which is scheduled for October 3.
The judge’s reasoning echoed earlier decisions, stating that Diddy’s legal team failed to meet the burden of proof required to justify his release on the proposed $50 million bail. The court also cited his criminal background and potential risk to public safety as contributing factors in the decision.
While the denial itself didn’t come as a major surprise to court watchers, Diddy’s legal team is expected to explore additional avenues in the coming weeks to seek bail ahead of sentencing. This latest development adds another layer of complexity to an already high-profile case that has captured national attention. As the clock ticks down to October, all eyes remain on how his attorneys plan to pivot from here.
In a twist to the ongoing legal saga, a woman previously identified as a key witness for the prosecution—known in court documents as "Victim Number Three"—has now stepped forward in defense of Combs. The woman, former girlfriend Gina Hyunh, had once accused him of violence, citing in a past podcast interview that he stomped on her chest. The prosecution claimed she had ghosted them ahead of the trial, despite earlier commitments to testify. Reports also allege that Combs' former assistant witnessed him throwing objects at her.
Despite those past allegations, Hyunh submitted a letter stating she does not view Combs as a threat to her or the community, calling this his first criminal case and describing his behavior during the investigation as cooperative and respectful.
With this surprising turn from a former accuser, questions are swirling about what impact, if any, the letter might have on Diddy’s legal standing before sentencing. For now, the court's position remains firm—and Combs’ future hangs in the balance.
Source: NY Times
