Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain behind bars after a court appearance on October 10, where Judge Arun Subramanian officially set the date for his trial. The trial is scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025, with a follow-up conference planned for December. Both the prosecution and defense have until February to file any necessary motions before the trial proceeds.

Diddy’s legal team, led by Alexandra A.E. Shapiro and Jason A. Driscoll, had filed a new bail appeal just one day prior to the hearing, on October 9. In their appeal, they argued that the previous denial of bail was based on speculative concerns about witness intimidation, which they said lacked concrete evidence.

The defense emphasized that Diddy’s willingness to travel voluntarily to New York to face the charges, combined with their proposed monitoring conditions—including no phone or internet access—showed that he posed no risk of fleeing or interfering with witnesses. “He took extraordinary steps to show that he intends to face and contest the charges, not flee,” the filing stated.

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Despite their arguments, Judge Subramanian rejected the bail request, citing ongoing concerns and ruled that Diddy will remain in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn until his trial date.

The 54-year-old music mogul was arrested at a New York City hotel on September 16. He is currently facing a series of serious charges, including racketeering, sex trafficking, and using transportation to engage in prostitution. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all charges, maintaining his innocence. His attorney, Mark Agnifilo, urged the public to reserve judgment, stating, “These are the actions of an innocent man with nothing to hide. He looks forward to clearing his name in court.”

As the case moves forward, all eyes will be on the proceedings, with the next key date being the follow-up conference in December, which could provide further developments in this high-profile case.