Federal prosecutors known as Sean “Diddy” Combs a hazard to the general public and urged a choose to maintain him in jail forward of his sentencing.

The feds say Diddy is simply too damned harmful to be let loose of jail earlier than his October sentencing and accused him of attempting to dodge accountability after his felony conviction underneath the Mann Act.

In a sharply worded response filed late Thursday night time (July 31), prosecutors rejected Diddy’s movement for launch from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, arguing he failed to satisfy the authorized customary for post-conviction bail and stays a menace to others and a possible flight danger.

“The defendant’s temper and violence were unpredictable,” U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton wrote within the submitting. “It is ‘impossible’ for the defendant—having repeatedly conceded his propensity for violence at trial—‘to demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he poses no danger to any other person or the community.’”

Diddy, 55, was convicted on July 2 on two felony counts associated to transporting people throughout state traces for unlawful sexual exercise. He was acquitted of extra severe prices, together with intercourse trafficking and racketeering.

His authorized crew filed a motion asking for his launch on a $50 million bond whereas awaiting sentencing set for October 3, and simultaneously also asked for an acquittal or a new trial.

Prosecutors mentioned the movement to rethink bail was each late and missing in benefit. They argued Diddy’s crew did not current any new proof, adjustments in legislation or important errors within the authentic ruling that may justify a reversal.

Diddy’s attorneys claimed the situations at MDC Brooklyn had been unsafe and warranted his launch, however prosecutors pushed again, saying the power had improved considerably lately.

They famous elevated staffing, fewer lockdowns and higher medical care, and identified that Diddy had not reported any private security issues since being detained.

The protection had additionally argued that Diddy’s case was distinctive and that he didn’t act with business intent or exploit weak people.

“To our knowledge, Mr. Combs is the only person ever convicted of violating the statute for conduct (for) anything like this,” his legal professionals wrote. “It is undisputed that he had no commercial motive and that all involved were adults.”

They additionally argued that Diddy usually employed male escorts by authorized companies and that the people concerned voluntarily traveled and took part within the actions.

Still, prosecutors emphasised that Diddy’s conviction triggered necessary detention underneath federal legislation except “exceptional reasons” utilized—and so they mentioned this case didn’t qualify.

The courtroom has not but dominated on the bail reconsideration request. For now, Diddy stays in custody at MDC Brooklyn.

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