A U.S. judge on Wednesday ruled that Sean “Diddy” Combs should remain in custody while awaiting sentencing. This was after the music mogul was convicted on prostitution-related offenses but cleared of more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Combs was convicted on two counts of Mann Act violations for transporting male escorts and former girlfriends Cassie Ventura and “Jane” for sex. But he was acquitted of a pair of sex trafficking counts and one of racketeering conspiracy, NBC News reported.
Ventura’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, had earlier asked Subramanian to deny Combs’ request for bail ahead of his sentencing.
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Wigdor argued in a letter filed to the court that Combs could pose a threat to others, and his ongoing detention is required under a federal law, the Bail Reform Act.
“Ms. Ventura believes that Mr. Combs is likely to pose a danger to the victims who testified in this case, including herself, as well as to the community,” Wigdor added.
Combs’ defense team had also submitted its own letter arguing he should be released ahead of his sentencing.
Prosecutors also asked Subramanian not to release Combs ahead of his sentencing.
Combs’ sentencing is scheduled for October 3. He could face a maximum of 20 years for the charges he was convicted on — 10 years for each count.
