The latest filing to hit the court docket in the pending federal sex crime case against Bad Boy founder Sean “Diddy” Combs is yet another attempt at bond. Combs’ request comes after spending his 55th birthday behind bars and his negotiations are serious.
Here’s everything the mogul proposed in exchange for his freedom:
A Hefty Bond
The mogul, along with his mother, sister, children and mothers of his daughters co-signed on a $50 million bond amount. The funds were secured by the equity in Combs’ Miami mansion which was raided back in March by federal authorities, the court document says. The amount was further secured by the equity of his mother’s Miami home.
Full Home Detention
Combs requested at-home detention in either his Miami residence or a “suitable” location in New York by way of GPS monitoring. The documents say his attorneys will meet him at the given location for meetings or otherwise hold virtual meetings. Combs’ travel would be limited to only court hearings or for medical appointments restricted to the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and Southern District of Florida. Plus, he’d be paying for all or part of the costs for location monitoring.
Around The Clock Security
Combs proposed having government approved security around him 24-7. He also proposed surrendering all access to phones or internet except for communication with his attorneys. The filing also suggested visitor restrictions for only a pre-approved list of family members who would only be allowed visits by scheduling and with security monitoring. He also granted pretrial services the right to approve his visitations as well as have random access to his residence.
Other Miscellaneous Propositions
Combs consented to avoiding all contact with any person who is or may be a victim or witness in the investigation or prosecution. The document says while he and his family have already surrendered their passports, his attorneys are continuing efforts to sell his private jet for further travel restriction. The rapper also consented to random drug or substance testing as well as participation in a program or counseling as directed by pretrial services.
Combs’ attorneys also argued that the evidence presented over the past few weeks undermines prosecutors’ claims that Combs presents a danger to the public - citing the claims from a woman named Victim 1, whom they accused of trying to extort Combs of $30 million upon a tell-all lawsuit from November 2023. Though unidentified, the claims appear to be targeted at singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, who filed her lawsuit around that time.
This is Combs’ fourth attempt at bail after two federal judges previously denied his requests.
On Monday, Sept. 16, the 54-year-old rap mogul was arrested in Manhattan by federal authorities. His indictment was unsealed the following morning, revealing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and engaging in interstate transportation for prostitution. Combs’ arrest was roughly six months after the federal raids.
He’s pleaded not guilty to the charges. Combs is headed to trial in May 2025. He’s currently being held in Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn.