Sean Diddy Combs Seeks $50M Bail Ahead of October Sentencing

Sean “Diddy” Combs is seeking release on a $50 million bond ahead of his October sentencing after being found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution, while acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. His legal team argues that his incarceration at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center poses a safety risk due to escalating violence and claims he is the only person jailed for similar Mann Act violations, emphasizing his consensual involvement and lack of commercial motive. Defense attorneys have also filed motions seeking acquittal or a new trial on these counts, contending that paying to watch sexual acts does not constitute prostitution under multiple state court rulings. Meanwhile, sources reveal that President Donald Trump is seriously considering granting Diddy a full presidential pardon before sentencing, following months of speculation and lobbying by Diddy's associates. The potential pardon comes amid criticism and ongoing legal battles, with the defense team preparing appeals and challenging the prosecution's decisions. Despite the bail denial, Diddy's lawyers continue to push for his release, highlighting the unprecedented nature of his detention for Mann Act violations.