Diddy Denied Bail: Why He’ll Stay Locked Until October

CharlesDayquon Strother
Aug 4
2 min read

“Diddy” isn’t going anywhere before his federal sentencing. On August 4 2025, a New York judge denied his latest bail request, ruling he remains a flight risk and danger to the community

The Verdict Breakdown

Prosecutors are now pushing for a sentence of four to five years, and possibly longer, citing Combs’ history of domestic violence, coercion, and elaborate sex parties dubbed “freak‑offs”. Meanwhile, his defense argues for a lighter sentence—21 to 27 months—and insists his actions were consensual and protected expression.

Bail Battle

Despite offering a $50 million bond, surrendering his passport, and agreeing to ankle monitoring and house arrest, Diddy’s legal team has yet to convince the court. Judge Subramanian repeatedly ruled he hadn’t shown clear and convincing evidence that he isn't a threat.

The judge cited video footage and photographic evidence of past violence, including alleged assaults on ex-partners during the trial, as clear reasons to keep him detained.

Her Unexpected Support

In a surprising twist, Gina Huynh—identified in court as “Victim‑3”—submitted a letter to the judge asking for Combs’ release. Despite previously accusing him of serious abuse—being stomped on and dragged—she now says he hasn’t been violent in years and has changed as a person and father.

Still, the prosecution rejects that testimony, emphasizing the pattern of coercive behavior and the risk he poses if freed.

What Comes Next?

Sentencing is scheduled for October 3, 2025.
Combs remains detained at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, where conditions the defense deems harsh and unsafe.
His legal team may still seek to revisit bail, but at this point the judge has made it clear: No release, until sentence day.

Final Word

Diddy’s legal saga shows how even a high-profile public figure can end up behind bars when alleged abuses catch up. He may have dodged the worst of the charges, but his convictions on prostitution‑related offenses already carry stiff penalties. The coming months—and the October sentencing—will reveal just how far the court is willing to go based on the evidence and character judgments laid out in trial and testimony.

This blog draws on reporting from the Associated Press.