Diddy Denied Bail Following Split Verdict

Diddy has been denied bail following the split verdict delivered by the jury in his sex trafficking trial.

While the music mogul was cleared of the most serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, he was found guilty of two counts of engaging in transportation for prostitution.

Combined, the charges can see Diddy sentenced to 20 years behind bars., though that is thought to be unlikely.

Despite the efforts of his legal team, Diddy was denied bail by Judge Arun Subramanian who cited the record executive’s history of violent behavior.

He will now stay in custody until sentencing, which is tentatively scheduled for October 3.

In court sketches, Diddy could be seen celebrating the verdict, falling to his knees and appearing to pray. He was also seen clapping at the public gallery.

In the aftermath of the verdict, Cassie filed a letter to the court arguing that Diddy posed a danger to the community if he was allowed out on bail.

Her attorney Douglas Wigdor wrote: “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.”

After the judge made the decision to refuse Diddy bail, the rapper and producer could be heard saying to his family: “I’ll see you when I get out. We’re going to get through this.”

In total, 34 witnesses were called in the highly publicized trial including Cassie, Kid Cudi and an alleged victim of Diddy’s who was only identified as “Jane” as she sought to remain anonymous.

Throughout the trial, the court heard detailed descriptions of violence and sexual activity with the prosecution attempting to prove that Diddy forcibly coerced his victims into sexual relationships.

Diddy’s legal team argued that all of the women were willing participants in what were known as freak offs. The Bad Boy Records founder also made the decision to decline to take the stand during the trial.

Diddy also faces countless civil lawsuits from both men and women accusing him of sexual assault. He has repeatedly and vehemently denied any and all accusations of sexual misconduct.