Sean “Diddy” Combs is escalating his efforts to secure his release from jail.

On Monday, Combs’ legal team filed an appeal with the Second Circuit Court of Appeals following a decision from Judge Andrew L. Carter, Jr., made on September 18, which dismissed his request to be released on a $50 million bond.

According to documents reviewed by YSL News, Combs is contesting this denial in hopes of attaining a favorable ruling from the appellate court.

Combs was taken into custody on September 16 and charged the next day with sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation related to prostitution. He is currently held in the Special Housing Unit at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center and has consistently asserted his innocence while facing numerous civil lawsuits over the past year.

Reasons bail was denied for Diddy

Prior to this appeal, Combs faced two unsuccessful attempts to secure bail. In his initial ruling, U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky expressed concern over the potential risk posed by Combs if released to home detention.

“I don’t believe your attorneys can ensure your compliance, given the serious matters at hand, especially concerns over substance abuse and what appears to be anger issues,” Tarnofsky stated in court, according to transcripts obtained by YSL News.

“The risks associated with your release are quite serious,” she continued, declaring that the proposed bond terms would not ensure his return for court or the safety of the public, nor prevent witness tampering.

After Judge Carter upheld Tarnofsky’s September 17 ruling, Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo announced their intention to appeal the decision.

“I informed Mr. Combs that I will push to expedite his trial,” Agnifilo stated. “My aim is to reduce the time he spends in the harsh and I believe inhumane conditions at the Special Housing Unit in the Metropolitan Detention Facility.”

What led to Diddy’s arrest?

Authorities have gathered over 90 cellphones, laptops, cloud accounts, and at least 30 storage devices in their investigation. They also served more than 300 grand jury subpoenas to collect this information from various communications and tech companies, financial institutions, and Combs’ businesses.

Prosecutors claim to have numerous videos depicting what they call Combs’ “freak offs”—extended sexual encounters involving sex workers and other individuals whom he allegedly coerced using drugs and threats—which align with witness accounts.

The indictment further claims that Homeland Security Investigations agents recovered drugs and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant purportedly used in these “freak offs” during raids on Combs’ residences in March. They also allegedly found multiple AR-15 rifles and large-capacity magazines.

In a TMZ documentary titled “The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment,” Agnifilo indicated that Combs plans to testify at his trial, suggesting, “I don’t think I could prevent him from taking the stand.”

Agnifilo also expressed skepticism about the number of baby oil bottles reportedly seized during the raids and characterized Combs’ “freak-offs” as merely “threesomes.”

Regarding the possibility of a plea bargain being offered by federal prosecutors, Agnifilo asserted, “I don’t anticipate that happening.”

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