Sean 'Diddy' Combs makes third bid for bail in sex trafficking case

Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer is currently working on an appeal to get him released from prison. According to court documents obtained by a publication on Monday, Alexandra Shapiro from Combs’ legal team filed a notice to appeal after Combs was denied bail two times. The actual appeal brief will be submitted soon, according to the latest reports.

Combs is putting together a strong legal defence team. He has hired trial lawyer Anthony Ricco and appellate lawyer Shapiro to fight the case, reports People.

The music mogul was arrested on September 16 at a hotel in Manhattan. The next day, a 14-page document was released that explained the accusations against him. Combs is accused of organizing multiple events known as “freak offs” which were described by prosecutors as elaborate sex performances. He is also accused of drugging and sexually assaulting his victims.

On September 18, Combs was denied bail for the second time. He is being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. The judge who denied bail, Magistrate Judge Robyn F Tarnofsky, said she was concerned about Combs' alleged substance abuse and anger issues. She also said she did not trust him not to harm others.

Combs was placed on suicide watch after his arrest but sources said he is no longer under this supervision. His family has visited him while he waits for his trial. His lawyer said Combs is strong and focused on his defence.

Sources told People that Combs was in shock after his arrest which is why he was put on suicide watch as a precaution. His mental state was not clear at the time.

Combs’ next court appearance is scheduled for early October.