Sean 'Diddy' Combs ends legal fight to get released on bail before trial

Combs' legal team sent the notice that he was withdrawing his appeals to the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals, which included a letter from Combs confirming that he was aware of what withdrawing his appeals would mean.

By Misty Severi

Published: December 13, 2024 9:37pm

An attorney for jailed rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday withdrew his client's appeals on his bail rulings, indicating he was ready to end his fight for home confinement ahead of his May sex-trafficking trial.

Three judges involved in the case have denied all four of his attempts to be released, with a federal judge last month stating there was no way to ensure the safety of the public if he's out on bail. The U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of New York has charged Combs with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.

Combs' legal team sent the notice that he was withdrawing his appeals to the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, according to ABC News. The filing included a letter from Combs that certified that he was aware of withdrawing his appeals would mean.

"Mr. Combs does not seek to appeal the district court's denial of his renewed motion and hereby moves to voluntarily dismiss the appeal," the filing said. "Mr. Combs hereby states that (a) counsel has explained the effect of voluntary dismissal of the appeal; (b) he understands counsel's explanation, and (c) he desires to withdraw and voluntarily dismiss the appeal."

Combs' lawyers previously requested that their client be released, and outlined a plan for his lodging before trial. The accommodations included Combs living in an apartment in Manhattan with armed security guarding him 24/7, and only being allowed to call his attorneys and receive visitation from pre-approved family members.

Although judges have primarily sided with prosecutors in the case, judge Arun Subramanian ruled on Thursday that Combs can have access to a laptop full of discovery items every day during select hours in a visiting or conference room. He cannot use it for any other purpose.

The rapper is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Misty Severi is an evening news reporter for Just The News. You can follow her on X for more coverage.