Sean "Diddy" Combs to remain in federal custody amid sex trafficking case

Zoom in: U.S. District Judge Andrew L. Carter said prosecutors had proved "by clear and convincing evidence" that no bail amount could ensure Combs would not tamper with witnesses, per AP.

• The decision to keep him in custody pending his trial came after his lawyers appealed a decision from U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn F. Tarnofsky that granted the prosecution's request to deny bail Tuesday.
• Combs' defense lawyers had sought a $50 million bail with home detention, GPS monitoring and strict visitor rules.
• The rapper and producer was being held in a special housing unit at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Zoom out: A federal indictment unsealed Tuesday alleged Combs "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires."

• Combs' staff and business associates were involved in organizing and facilitating the extended sex performances, prosecutors said. He used "physical, emotional and verbal abuse" to ensure that victims participated and to maintain control over them, they alleged.

• Combs had denied all the allegations prior to his arrest.

What's next: Comb's next court appearance is scheduled for October 9, per CNN.

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