Combs’ lead lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, had requested that his client be released ahead of sentencing, in light of him being found "not guilty" of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. But the judge overseeing the case declined to grant Combs bail,

Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, Jason Swain’s mind raced back more than three decades to the Manhattan gymnasium where his brother and eight other young people were crushed to death.

The sex trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs​ is nearing its end as New York prosecutors and Combs' legal team make their closing arguments.

The music mogul was convicted of arranging for the travel of male escorts across state lines but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

Diddy's sentencing has been scheduled for October following the rap mogul's conviction on prostitution charges.