Diddy drops bail appeal, faces new assault allegations ahead of 2025 trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs has withdrawn his latest bail appeal and will remain in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center until his trial begins on May 5, 2025.

The 55-year-old music mogul, facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy, and transporting individuals for prostitution, continues to deny all allegations.

Diddy’s decision to withdraw his appeal follows a ruling by federal judge Arun Subramanian, who denied his previous requests for release. “No condition or combination of conditions will reasonably assure the safety of the community,” the judge stated.

Shortly before his withdrawal, three new alleged victims came forward, accusing Diddy of drugging and sexually assaulting them in incidents dating back to 2019. According to court documents, one accuser claimed she was raped at Diddy’s Hamptons home, while another alleged an assault at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan, the location of Diddy’s September arrest.

All three alleged victims detailed similar accounts, stating they accepted drinks from Diddy, passed out, and awoke to find him assaulting them. One accuser said, “He told me going to the police would make me look like an idiot. He made it clear his power and status would protect him.” Another claimed she was repeatedly harassed by Diddy’s associates, who called to intimidate her into silence.

Fear and shame, the lawsuit claims, prevented the women from coming forward sooner. “I felt powerless,” said one alleged victim. “When someone with that much influence threatens you, it’s terrifying. Speaking out feels like going up against the impossible.”

The allegations also reference Diddy’s infamous “Freak-Off” parties, which prosecutors allege were used to exploit women and maintain control through coercion and abuse.

Diddy’s attorneys have vehemently denied the charges. “These complaints are full of lies,” his legal team said in a statement. “We will prove them false and seek sanctions against every unethical lawyer who filed these baseless claims.”

A previous statement from Diddy’s team emphasized his confidence in his innocence. “Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts, his legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process. The truth will prevail: Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone.”

This case has drawn intense public attention, with many questioning how such allegations could go unchecked for so long. Legal analyst Maria Lopez commented, “If these allegations hold, it speaks to a systemic failure that allowed this to continue. It’s not just about one man; it’s about an entire culture of silence and complicity.”

As Diddy remains in custody awaiting trial, the music industry and the public alike brace for a case that could reshape the narrative around power and accountability in entertainment.