Diddy was initially denied bail following his arrest on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, but he and his attorneys decided to give it another shot — and now he’s lost his second try as well.
On Wednesday (September 18), the embattled mogul appeared in front of Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. to ask yet again for his release as he and his team prepare for trial. Judge Carter turned down the request, per TMZ, because “the government has proven the defendant is a danger. The bail package is insufficient even on risk of flight.”
Both sides made arguments in front of Carter, with government lawyer Emily Johnson saying that Diddy had reached out repeatedly to alleged victims, in at least one case attempting to convince the victim that their sexual encounters had been consensual. Johnson focused on the fact that the bail package presented by Diddy’s team didn’t, to her mind, have enough in it to prevent potential obstruction of witnesses.
Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo presented his side afterwards. He promised to have a private investigation firm monitor Diddy’s house, and mentioned, per the previous judge’s concerns about Diddy’s drug abuse and anger issues, that his client has gone through rehab.
Diddy’s revised bail package, presented hours before the hearing, offered additional concessions if he was released: no non-family female visitors and weekly drug testing.
The package was slightly modified from the $50,000,000 one his team had proposed — and that a different judge had rejected — a day earlier.
The main differences were three conditions, responding to things Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky had said in her initial ruling denying bail.
First, Diddy’s team offers to “Restrict all visitors to Mr. Combs’ residences except for family, property caretakers, and friends who are not considered to be co-conspirators.” Second, they say they will to “Restrict female visitors to Mr. Combs’ residence except for family, or mothers of his children.” Third, they promise the mogul will undergo weekly drug testing.
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All three stipulations seem to respond to Judge Tarnofsky’s ruling.
“I don’t know that I think you can trust yourself, and I don’t believe that counsel has the ability to control you, given the very significant concerns I have, particularly because of substance abuse and what seem like anger issues,” she said to Diddy on Tuesday (September 17).
According to TMZ, a pink powder that tested positive for Ecstasy was among multiple drugs found in Diddy’s hotel room upon his arrest.
Diddy faced another setback in his quest for bail after being denied for the second time following his arrest on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Despite efforts from his legal team, the embattled mogul was unable to secure his release as he prepares for trial.
Judge Denies Bail Request
Appearing in front of Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr. on Wednesday (September 18), Diddy sought release once again, only to have his request turned down. According to TMZ, Judge Carter cited concerns that “the government has proven the defendant is a danger” and that the bail package presented was insufficient to mitigate the risk of flight.
Arguments Presented
During the hearing, both sides presented their arguments. Government lawyer Emily Johnson highlighted Diddy’s alleged attempts to reach out to victims, potentially obstructing witness testimony. She emphasized the need for a more robust bail package to address these concerns.
Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, countered by offering to have a private investigation firm monitor Diddy’s activities and addressing concerns about his client’s past drug abuse and anger issues by mentioning his completion of rehab.
Revised Bail Package
Hours before the hearing, Diddy’s legal team submitted a revised bail package with additional concessions, including restrictions on visitors and weekly drug testing. This modified package aimed to address previous concerns raised by a different judge who had rejected a $50,000,000 proposal.
Key Conditions
The revised bail package included three main conditions in response to Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky’s initial ruling. These conditions focused on restricting visitors to Diddy’s residences, particularly non-family female visitors, and implementing weekly drug testing.
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These stipulations aimed to address Judge Tarnofsky’s concerns about Diddy’s trustworthiness and ability to control his behavior, particularly in light of substance abuse and anger issues.
According to TMZ, drugs, including Ecstasy, were found in Diddy’s hotel room upon his arrest, further complicating his legal situation.
Conclusion
Despite efforts to secure bail, Diddy faced another setback in his legal battle. With concerns about his behavior and potential risks, the embattled mogul continues to face challenges as he prepares for trial.
FAQs
Q: Why was Diddy denied bail?
A: Diddy was denied bail due to concerns about his behavior, potential risks, and the insufficiency of the bail package presented.
Q: What conditions were included in Diddy’s revised bail package?
A: The revised bail package included restrictions on visitors, particularly non-family female visitors, and weekly drug testing as key conditions.
Q: What were the main arguments presented during the bail hearing?
A: Government lawyers highlighted Diddy’s alleged attempts to reach out to victims, potentially obstructing witness testimony, while Diddy’s attorney emphasized monitoring measures and his client’s completion of rehab.
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