Federal Prosecutors Oppose Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Second $50 Million Bail Bid

• Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers requested for him to be released on $50 million bond
• Federal prosecutors came out guns blazing citing reasons why Diddy should not be freed on bail
• Regardless of the outcome of the ruling in October 2025, Diddy may find himself free

Federal prosecutors in the Diddy case have fiercely opposed the rapper’s new bid to be released on bail ahead of his sentencing. This was after Diddy’s lawyers requested his release on $50 million bail arguing that the rapper wasn’t safe behind bars.

The judge ruled against Diddy’s first bail application after was found guilty on 2 out of 5 charges that he faced at the federal court in New York City. The Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop rapper had his legal team file documents asking Judge Arun Subramanian for him to be released on $50 million bail, which is over R893M, but the federal prosecutors aren’t having it.

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Prosecutors fight Diddy's second bail bid

In court documents filed on Thursday 31 July 2025, and seen by TMZ, federal prosecutors laid out their reasons why Diddy should remain behind bars until his sentencing in October 2025.

In their response, prosecutors cited two cases similar to Diddy’s in which judges denied bail for defendants who were also facing sex trafficking charges but were only convicted for Mann Act violations. The prosecutors also argued that Diddy didn’t provide evidence to mitigate his crimes which might justify his release on bail.

They argued that Diddy poses a danger to others because of his history of violent behaviour and shouldn’t be released on $50 million bond. Prosecutors state that as a man of means, Diddy poses a huge flight risk and demonstrated an ability to conceal crimes. They also listed his past efforts to bribe security officers and Diddy’s general disregard of the law.

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Peeps react as prosecutors oppose Diddy's second bail attempt

After TMZ shared the exclusive update on Instagram, peeps filled the comments with mixed reactions. While some supported the federal prosecutors’ reasoning, Diddy sympathisers argued for his release.

Here are some of the comments:

iamkimfields said:

“Stop it let that man go. It’s people who has had worst charges walking around on bail.”

die.troit asked:

“How is he dangerous? He doesn’t even have a juvenile record or a criminal record. This his first time ever getting in trouble.”

bostonbeanhettie argued:

“Just because he wasn’t convicted of certain crimes does not mean he is not dangerous.”

c.mc3662 argued:

“It’s appalling to see so many black women defending this guy. Just because a conviction wasn’t obtained doesn’t mean he is not a threat. I guess you all want your kick at the can hey. Here I am Diddy come and get me🙄”

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Aveunecrazy said:

“People's be killing me when they take up for these predators, man.”

Donald Trump considers pardoning Sean “Diddy” Combs

Meanwhile, Diddy may find himself out of prison regardless of Judge Subramanian's ruling as reported by Briefly News.

According to the report, Donald Trump is considering giving Combs a get-out-of-jail card ahead of his sentencing. This comes after the rapper was acquitted of his most serious charges.

Source: Briefly News