• Sean “Diddy” Combs remains in custody after his bail was denied ahead of his October sentencing.
• Combs was convicted on prostitution-related charges but acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
• The judge cited concerns over flight risk and violence in his decision to deny bail.
• Combs' legal team proposed a $50 million bond and restrictions but failed to convince the court.
• Sentencing may result in a prison term of up to 10 years for each of the two counts.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail for a second time as he awaits sentencing for prostitution-related convictions. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Combs failed to prove he does not pose a flight risk or danger to others, denying his request for bail ahead of his scheduled October 3 sentencing. Combs has been in custody since his arrest in September and faces a maximum of 10 years per count on his conviction related to prostitution, specifically two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, according to HuffPost and CBS News.

The judge's decision to deny bail comes after serious allegations regarding Combs' conduct during his relationships. Prosecutors argued that he used his fame and power to coerce women into drug-fueled sexual activities, while evidence presented in court included testimonies from multiple women about violent incidents and intimidation tactics he allegedly employed. Subramanian remarked that Combs’ prior violent behavior weighed significantly in his decision, as reported by South China Morning Post and LA Times.

Combs' legal team has made repeated efforts to secure his release, arguing that the nature of his relationships should not have been criminalized and that they have demonstrated compliance measures that could reduce risk, including a proposed bail of $50 million and conditions such as house arrest in Miami. However, the judge emphasized that these proposals did not address the underlying issues related to his allegations of violence and coercion, as noted by Channel News Asia and AA.

The continuing legal turmoil reflects the challenges Combs faces not only because of his criminal charges but also due to public scrutiny over the conditions of his confinement at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, which has been criticized for unsatisfactory safety measures and treatment. Nonetheless, the judge maintained that there has been no demonstrated risk to Combs' safety or health that would justify release, as indicated in the court ruling reviewed by HuffPost and further supported by CBS News.