Combs’ lead lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, had requested that his client be released ahead of sentencing, in light of him being found "not guilty" of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. But the judge overseeing the case declined to grant Combs bail,

The music mogul Sean Combs was found not guilty yesterday of the two most serious charges against him, sex trafficking and racketeering. He was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

The sex trafficking trial against Sean "Diddy" Combs​ is nearing its end as New York prosecutors and Combs' legal team make their closing arguments.