July 17, 2025 (Investigative Report) – Following his partial conviction on prostitution-related charges, Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail and will stay in federal custody—held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center—until his scheduled sentencing on October 3, 2025.
Bail Denied Despite Mixed Verdict
After being acquitted of racketeering and sex-trafficking charges but convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution under the Mann Act, Combs requested release on bail. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian rejected the bid on July 2, citing significant concerns about Combs’s risk of flight and violent behavior Prosecutors highlighted numerous examples of Combs’s past violent conduct presented during the trial
The judge determined Combs failed to demonstrate “by clear and convincing evidence that he poses no danger,” thus mandating pre-sentencing detention
Conditions at MDC Brooklyn
Combs will remain incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn—an institution known for overcrowding, staffing shortages, and violent incidents . The facility currently houses high-profile inmates including Ghislaine Maxwell and Sam Bankman-Fried
What Lies Ahead
Sentencing on October 3, 2025
Judge Subramanian has scheduled a sentencing hearing for that date
Sentence range
The prosecution recommends 51–63 months (approximately 4 to 5 years), while the defense argues for a significantly shorter term—around 2 years
Credit for time served
Combs has been held since his arrest in September 2024 (nearly 10 months), which the defense asserts should be applied toward his sentence
Legal Implications of Remain-in-Custody
Sentencing leverage
Pre-sentencing incarceration may pressure Combs to seek a favorable plea or accept a more lenient sentence.
Appeal status
If Combs appeals, he may request release pending appeal; but a “danger” finding could hinder this effort.
Credit application
The nearly year-long detention could significantly offset any prison term imposed.
Public Image
His continued presence in a jail known for dangerous conditions may sway public perception and sentencing outcomes.
Bottom Line
While Combs escaped the most serious charges, the judge’s decision to keep him detained underscores the gravity of the lesser convictions. With sentencing looming in October and a contentious battle ahead over how much credit his time served deserves, Combs’s fate remains uncertain. The next chapter will reveal whether he serves time behind bars—or walks free on legal maneuvers and credit for time served.