A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean 'Diddy' Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
NEW YORK — A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean 'Diddy' Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Combs , 55, has been held at a federal jail in Brooklyn since he was arrested in September. Combs ' lawyers argue for release on $50 million bailHis mother and children were inside the federal courtroom in Lower Manhattan on Friday afternoon for his pre-trial hearing.
Prosecutors argued Combs' past actions show he cannot be trusted to refrain from contacting witnesses if released, claiming he has already tried to influence the public opinion, contact witnesses and has continuously defied directions from his own attorneys.Friday, the judge instructed both the prosecution and defense to submit letters by noon on Monday outlining which forms of communications would be appropriate for Combs to use if released.
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