Diddy Denied Bail After Mann Act Conviction

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges but convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution in violation of the federal Mann Act. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied bail, citing video evidence of domestic violence against Cassie Ventura and concerns about Combs' danger to the community. The prosecution emphasized the seriousness of the convictions and risk of flight, while the defense argued for home confinement with a $1 million bond based on Combs’ behavior in custody. Sentencing guidelines suggest a prison term of 51 to 63 months, although the maximum is 20 years. Combs has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since September 2024 and will remain there until sentencing. The outcome is considered a partial victory for Combs, who avoided the most severe charges, but a setback for prosecutors.