Sean “Diddy” Combs was arraigned in federal court on Tuesday, a day after he was arrested in New York on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The New York Post reported that Combs pleaded not guilty to the charges during Tuesday’s hearing. Manhattan federal Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky ruled he remains jailed without bond until his trial, which has not been scheduled.
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Combs’ attorneys have asked for the rap producer to be placed on home detention with a $50 million secured bond, However, prosecutors want him to remain jailed as they believe he’s a flight risk. According to CNN, prosecutors also cited evidence that Combs tried to cover up a 2016 incident in which he was filmed beating then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a California hotel.
Prosecutors argued he should remain jailed because he tried to obstruct that investigation. They went on to accuse Combs of contacting victims and witnesses in this case.
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