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Billionaire Mogul Combs Seeks $50M Bond for Prostitution Conviction

Billionaire Mogul Combs Seeks $50M Bond for Prostitution Conviction

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 Sean “Diddy” Combs, also known as Puff Daddy and P. Diddy, is once again making headlines as his legal battles intensify. Today, July 30, 2025, news sources like Sky News, the Los Angeles Times, and major U.S. outlets report that Combs’ lawyers have urgently petitioned a federal judge to grant his release from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. The motion is asking for a record $50 million bond, secured by Combs’ Miami mansion, while he awaits his sentencing scheduled for October 3.

Combs, 55, was acquitted of the most serious charges earlier this month, including racketeering and sex trafficking, but was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act. The charges stem from allegations that he flew various people, including girlfriends and male escorts, around the country for consensual sexual encounters. According to the Los Angeles Times, his attorneys argue the conviction criminalizes what they describe as a private swinger lifestyle, referencing testimony from ex-girlfriends such as Cassie Ventura. They highlight that the Mann Act, historically used for cases involving financial exploitation, has rarely if ever been applied in this manner, asserting, in their words, “Sean Combs should not be in jail for this conduct.”

Despite the unusual circumstances, Judge Arun Subramanian has so far denied previous bail requests, citing concerns about Combs’ past behavior and potential danger to the community. Nonetheless, Combs’ defense team is now offering not just the multimillion-dollar bond, but also strict travel limitations, potential house arrest, and even mental health or substance abuse treatment if required by the court.

Meanwhile, while legal issues dominate the spotlight, there are emerging reports in sources such as Primal Mogul and on Instagram that Diddy has been plotting ambitious ventures with Kanye West—aiming to collaborate on new fashion, technology, and film projects once legal matters are resolved. The “Black Billionaire Syndicate,” as some call this partnership, is gearing up to make waves across multiple industries, building on the star power and entrepreneurial drive of both moguls.

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