Diddy Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking in a federal indictment unsealed Tuesday in New York.

Combs is expected to plead not guilty to the charges, his attorney Marc Agnifilo said Tuesday.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to remain in custody after judge denies bail appeal in racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking case

Prosecutors had argued he was at risk of obstructing the case, and in his ruling Wednesday, Judge Andrew Carter said there were no conditions that reduced the risk of witness tampering or obstruction.

The hip-hop artist is facing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty Tuesday.

Combs, 54, faces a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted. His next court appearance was scheduled for October 9. Combs’ attorney Marc Agnifilo told CNN he will again appeal the ruling.

No bail: Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail and taken into custody Tuesday after pleading not guilty in federal court to charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Prosecutors argued the music mogul should not be released because he had previously reached out to witnesses and victims.
About the indictment: Prosecutors allege Combs created and ran a “criminal enterprise” through his business empire that engaged in crimes including sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice, according to the federal indictment. Read the full indictment here.

Sean “Diddy” Combs will be held at Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn

Sean “Diddy” Combs will be held by himself at the Special Housing Unit in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn until his next court appearance Wednesday afternoon, according to a law enforcement official.

The special housing unit is separate from the general prison population and is used to house inmates who require additional protection, among other reasons.

Many high-profile individuals have been temporarily held in MDC — including R. Kelly, Sam Bankman-Fried and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Combs will appeal the decision to hold him without bail in front of US District Court Judge Andrew Carter on Wednesday. If the appeal is denied, Combs will be remanded back to the detention center.

What happened in court today: Combs was denied bail and will remain in custody as he faces charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, a federal judge ruled. His lawyer said after the hearing they would appeal the decision. Combs also pled not guilty to the charges against him.

Read the sweeping 14-page complaint below.