Diddy’s Defense Offers What They Call ‘More Restrictive’ Bail Conditions From Metropolitan Detention Center

defense lawyers Sean “Diddy” Combs They proposed new bail conditions that they claimed were more restrictive than prison.

The disgraced media mogul’s bail conditions were discussed at a bail hearing held in New York City on Friday, November 22, attended by: Us Weekly. The prosecution listed their main concerns as safety, risk of threat to others and any obstruction, and that 55-year-old Diddy was a flight risk.

Additionally, for conditions to be sufficient for Diddy to be released on bail, there needs to be a level of confidence that he will comply with those conditions, but the risk of him fleeing and posing a danger to society is well documented. The prosecution said, “In short, the defendant cannot be trusted.”

It was also suggested that communication be limited to lawyers only. Regarding the trust, prosecutors noted that Diddy continued to communicate through unauthorized channels authorized by his lawyers.

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“It depends on the defendant trying to pay his way out of custody,” prosecutors said, adding that a private security firm cannot guarantee that Diddy will follow the rules.

Diddy’s defense presented possible conditions for his release on bail, arguing that they were more restrictive than the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) where he is currently detained.

The first offer was for Diddy to be detained at his home on Star Island, Florida. immediately rejected by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian.

The defense presented an alternative motion, described as “significantly more restrictive than the MDC,” in which Diddy would be detained in his three-bedroom Manhattan apartment on the Upper East Side.

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His defense’s proposal includes a 24/7 security team, as well as two security guards in the apartment with Diddy and one downstairs. He would have no access to the phone or the internet except to talk to his lawyers, who would be set up through his security, and the lawyers would be his only visitors. Family visits will be subject to pre-trial approval and will be monitored by security.

“There is nothing he could do to upset the witnesses,” his defense said. Regarding private security, his defense said that the firm hired would be completely independent, along with Diddy’s lawyer. Marc Agnifilo He said there was a “0% chance” Diddy would commit violence against someone else while out on bail.

Friday’s hearing was Diddy’s fourth hearing request for bailand this last offer of bail included: $50 million bond. He has been denied bail three times since his arrest in New York. sex trafficking and racketeering accusations In September. Diddy did not accept the accusations.

“We are disappointed in the decision by the U.S. Attorney’s Office to pursue what we believe was an unfair investigation of Mr. Combs,” Agnifilo said. We He made a statement at that time. “Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a music icon, a self-taught entrepreneur, a loving family man, and a proven philanthropist who has spent the last 30 years building an empire, doting on his children, and working to advance the Black community. “He is a flawed human being, but not a criminal.”

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On Friday, prosecutors also pointed to footage of the rapper physically assaulting ex lover Cassie As another reason why he was denied bail in 2016, this is one of the many pieces of evidence that prove he is a violent and dangerous person.

However, Diddy’s defense responded to these allegations by calling it a “toxic, loving 11-year relationship,” saying Diddy and Cassie’s relationship involved “mutually regrettable behavior in both directions” and violence initiated by both. Diddy’s team had previously tried to hide the footage released by CNN. out of court.

We He reached out to Cassie’s attorneys for comment.

The decision on whether Diddy will be released on bail is expected to be made next week. His trial is currently scheduled for May 2025.

With reporting from Molly McGuigan