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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in jail until he is sentenced after judge refuses to grant bail Headline from WCNC, on the newest of 4 developments
Combs has been behind bars since his arrest in September.
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Jul 29, 2025
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks for release on bond ahead of sentencing
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Aug 1, 2025
Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face 'substantially' higher prison sentence: prosecutors
Headline from Foxla · 5 reports in this development
Aug 4, 2025
Judge again rejects Diddy's efforts to be released ahead of sentencing
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs to stay in jail until he is sentenced after judge refuses to grant bail
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Deadline
Diddy Tries Again To Get A $50M Get Outta Jail Card As Sentencing & Appeal Looms; “Sean Combs Should Not Be In Jail For This Conduct” ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Jul 28, 2025
Deadline's feed description Once again, the much-accused & convicted Bad Boy Records Sean Combs is trying to get out of jail on a $50M bond, but there may be more going on.
The Hollywood Reporter
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Attorneys File Motion for His Release From Brooklyn Lockup ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Jul 28, 2025
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ lawyers filed a motion requesting that the rap mogul be released on bond from the jail where he's been held since September.
The Guardian
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to free him on $50m bond pending sentencing ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Jul 28, 2025
The Guardian's feed description Music mogul to be sentenced in October on prostitution-linked offenses after acquittal on more serious charges
The Columbian
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs makes another bid at bond ahead of sentencing ↗ (opens The Columbian) Published Jul 28, 2025
The Columbian's feed description NEW YORK — Sean “Diddy” Combs is making yet another bid at bail as the Harlem-born mogul awaits sentencing his Oct. 3 sentencing for two prostitution-related charges.
UPI
Combs attorneys ask judge to release Diddy ahead of October sentencing ↗ (opens UPI) Published Jul 28, 2025
UPI's feed description A federal judge on Tuesday was asked by attorneys for Sean "Diddy" Combs to release the convicted entertainment mogul from jail as he awaits sentencing.
Times Republican
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks for release on bond ahead of sentencing ↗ (opens Times Republican) Published Jul 29, 2025
Times Republican's feed description LOS ANGELES — Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is asking a judge to free him on a $50 million bond while he awaits sentencing in October after a jury found him not guilty of the most serious federal charges he faced earlier this month.
CNN
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks judge to acquit him or give him new trial, calling conviction ‘unconstitutional’ ↗ (opens CNN) Published Jul 30, 2025
CNN's feed description Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked the judge who is overseeing his case to acquit him or give him a new trial – before he has even been sentenced.
Breitbart News
Prosecutors Seek Substantial Prison Term for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as They Oppose Bail ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Jul 31, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet Breitbart News's feed description Prosecutors said they now expect music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs could face a prison sentence “substantially higher” than the four to five years they once thought he was likely to face after his conviction on two prostitution-related charges.
Foxla
Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face 'substantially' higher prison sentence: prosecutors ↗ (opens Foxla) Published Jul 31, 2025
Foxla's feed description As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits sentencing for prostitution-related convictions, prosecutors say he could face "substantially" more time in prison than they originally thought.
WMUR
Sean Diddy Combs Faces Longer Sentence After Conviction ↗ (opens WMUR) Published Jul 31, 2025
WMUR's feed description Sean “Diddy” Combs could face a longer prison sentence than initially expected after his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
ABC 7 New York
Federal judge denies request for Sean 'Diddy' Combs to be released on bail before sentencing ↗ (opens ABC 7 New York) Published Aug 3, 2025
Same headline from 2 more outlets ABC 7 New York's feed description Judge Arun Subramanian declined on Monday to grant Sean Combs bail, finding no "exceptional reasons" to release him prior to his October sentencing.
WFMZ Allentown
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied release on bond to await sentencing ↗ (opens WFMZ Allentown) Published Aug 3, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet WFMZ Allentown's feed description A judge says Sean “Diddy” Combs can’t go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction. The judge issued a decision Monday to deny the rap and style
NBC 6 South Florida
Judge again rejects Diddy's efforts to be released ahead of sentencing ↗ (opens NBC 6 South Florida) Published Aug 3, 2025
Same headline from 6 more outlets NBC 6 South Florida's feed description A federal judge on Monday denied a motion to release Sean “Diddy” Combs, keeping the hip-hop mogul jailed until his sentencing this fall.
Deadline
Sean Combs’ “Victim-3” Skipped Trial, Now Supports Bail As Defense Tries Again To Get Diddy Out Before Sentencing: “He Has Not Been Violent For Many Years” ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Aug 3, 2025
Deadline's feed description Donald Trump may be hedging on getting Diddy released, but the Bad Boy Records founder's ex-girlfriend who skipped his trial thinks he should be out
FOX 5 New York
'Diddy' denied latest bid for bail ↗ (opens FOX 5 New York) Published Aug 3, 2025
FOX 5 New York's feed description Sean “Diddy" Combs has been denied bail and will not be allowed to go home while awaiting his sentencing.
Rolling Stone
Sean Combs Denied Bail for Second Time ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Aug 3, 2025
Rolling Stone's feed description Sean "Diddy" Combs was denied bail for a second time and will remain in jail until his sentencing in October.
The Guardian
Judge denies Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs bail ahead of sentencing ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Aug 3, 2025
The Guardian's feed description Combs was acquitted last month of most serious charges in sex-trafficking trial but convicted on two lesser counts
CBS News
Sean ↗ (opens CBS News) Published Aug 3, 2025
CBS News's feed description A New York federal judge has denied Sean "Diddy" Combs' renewed bail request. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 3.
Variety
Judge Denies Diddy’s Request for Release on Bail ↗ (opens Variety) Published Aug 3, 2025
Variety's feed description Sean 'Diddy' Combs will remain in jail ahead of his October sentencing hearing, as the judge presiding over his trial has denied his request for bail.
New York Post
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ latest bid for bail denied as judge rules he can’t go home to await sentencing ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Aug 3, 2025
New York Post's feed description Sean “Diddy” Combs can’t go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday, denying the rap and style mogul’s latest bid for bail.
Deadline
Diddy Denied! No Release For Sean Combs Judge Rules Against Bail; Emphasizes “Risk Of Flight” & “Danger” ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Aug 3, 2025
Deadline's feed description Less than 60 days to go before the much-accused Sean Combs is sentenced, a judge says Diddy won't be getting out on a $50 million bond
WCNC
WHDH Boston
Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until he is sentenced - Boston News, Weather, Sports ↗ (opens WHDH Boston) Published Aug 4, 2025
WHDH Boston's feed description NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs can’t go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday, denying the rap and
Breitbart News
Judge: Diddy Must Stay in Jail Until His Sentencing ↗ (opens Breitbart News) Published Aug 4, 2025
Same headline from 1 more outlet Breitbart News's feed description Sean “Diddy” Combs can’t go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday, denying the latest bid for bail.
WSVN Miami
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is denied release on bond to await sentencing - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports ↗ (opens WSVN Miami) Published Aug 4, 2025
WSVN Miami's feed description NEW YORK (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs can’t go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction, a judge said Monday, denying the
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