Judge denies Sean Combs bail, cites serious community risk

In New York, a federal judge, Arun Subramanian, recently ruled against Sean 'Diddy' Combs' request for bail, citing a determination that he presents a potential danger to the community. The judge found substantial evidence of Combs' violent tendencies, including video footage related to a 2016 incident with his former protégé, Cassie Ventura. Despite the defense's claims that the film was manipulated, the judge upheld the initial assessment of violence. Evidence such as texts exchanged between Combs and Ventura following the incident raised further concerns about his behavior and violent tendencies. Prosecutors pointed to Combs' attempts to influence witnesses during his incarceration as obstructive, asserting that he might affect the jury pool through social media campaigns orchestrated by his children. The prosecution argued that these actions demonstrated a fundamental inability to comply with release conditions, leading the judge to express doubts over any proposed measures for Combs' home confinement. This included 24/7 private security and restrictions on communication, which were deemed inadequate to ensure the safety of witnesses and the overall community. During court proceedings, evidence surfaced that Combs had attempted to tamper with witnesses by secretly using the phone access codes of other inmates, exacerbating the judge's concerns about his conduct. This pattern of behavior contributed to the judge's ruling; Judge Subramanian announced that other judges had previously denied bail to Combs for similar reasons, marking this as the fourth rejection of his bail request. Overall, the ruling reflects the judiciary's strict stance on preventing possible witness tampering and upholding the integrity of the legal process. Combs’ proposed conditions for release failed to satisfy the court, leading to his continued detention.