Diddy Found Guilty on Prostitution Charges — Bail Denied, Mogul Remanded to Federal Custody
New York City, July 1, 2025 — Sean “Diddy” Combs is now in federal custody after a jury found him guilty on two federal prostitution charges — and a judge subsequently denied his request for bail.
The verdict came after a high-profile trial that captivated the entertainment world. While Combs was acquitted of the most serious charges, including sex trafficking and RICO conspiracy, the jury convicted him on two counts related to transporting individuals for illegal sexual activity. These charges carry a maximum potential sentence of 20 years in prison.
Just hours after the verdict was read, Combs’s legal team filed an urgent motion for bail. But the judge swiftly denied the request, citing the severity of the convictions and concerns about flight risk. With that ruling, the former music mogul was taken into custody immediately and is now being held at a federal detention center pending sentencing.
Trump Pardon Talks Still in Motion
As Media Take Out previously reported, Diddy’s team had already begun behind-the-scenes efforts to secure a presidential pardon from former President Donald Trump — and according to sources close to the situation, those efforts have not stopped.
Despite the bail denial and guilty verdicts, insiders say Trump remains “receptive” to issuing a pardon for Combs. Discussions between Diddy’s political advisors and Trump’s inner circle are ongoing, with hopes that clemency could be granted before sentencing this fall.
“Trump knows Diddy. They’ve worked together. This isn’t over,” one source told Media Take Out.
From Acquittal to Incarceration
The jury’s decision to clear Combs of sex trafficking and RICO charges was seen as a major win for the defense, which argued that the relationships and conduct in question were consensual and misrepresented by former partners.
But the prostitution convictions still deal a serious blow. Prosecutors alleged that Combs used his power and influence to facilitate illegal sex work, crossing state lines and paying women in exchange for sex under the guise of business dealings.
Legal analysts note that while the case didn’t result in the sweeping conviction prosecutors had hoped for, the two guilty counts still represent a felony conviction under federal law — one that could permanently alter Combs’s legacy and future.
No Mansion Party This Time
Earlier in the week, Media Take Out had reported that Diddy was preparing to host a massive celebration at his Star Island mansion in Miami, with celebrities, close friends, and family expected to attend.
That party is now officially canceled — with Combs behind bars and facing a lengthy prison sentence.
“It’s not the outcome they expected,” a source close to his inner circle said. “He was hoping to walk free today. Instead, he’s behind bars.”
What Happens Next
- Diddy is currently in federal custody after his bail was denied.
- Sentencing is expected this fall, where he faces up to 20 years in prison.
- Trump pardon discussions are ongoing, but no decision has been made public.
- No retrial is expected, as Combs was acquitted of all other charges.
With his freedom stripped and his legal options narrowing, Sean “Diddy” Combs now faces his toughest chapter yet. While his team continues to pin their hopes on a political miracle, the reality for now is clear: Diddy is going to prison — and his next big appearance will be in a federal courtroom, not on a stage.