The Feds Compared Diddy to R. Kelly and These Cult Leaders Right Before He was Denied Bail… Again
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To no one’s surprise, Bad Boy Records Founder Sean “Diddy” Combs had his request for bond rejected by the court for the third time. The compelling argument put forth by prosecutors, comparing Combs to various sex cult leaders, might have been the finishing the touch to keep him in jail.
Since his arrest, Combs’ attorneys have been trying to convince the court that their client’s controversial sexual relations with women were consensual and age appropriate. Therefore, they insist the rapper does not present a danger to society or potential witnesses. In the latest attempt at bail, Combs’ attorneys argued he should be granted his freedom from detainment for the same reason former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries was granted a $10 million bond and home detention on similar charges.
However, prosecutors opposed the motion, arguing the nature of both cases are “substantially different” and citing the allegations of Combs using violence, firearms and coercion to “protect and promote” his role in the alleged sex crimes.
Instead, they argued Combs’ case is more similar to that of convicted felons singer R. Kelly, NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere, and sex cult leader Larry Ray, during a Nov. 22 court hearing.
Prosecutors described Kelly to be a “prolific serial predator” who used his stardom to prey on young women for his own sexual gratification while silencing his victims through violence and blackmail. Kelly was ordered to spend 30 years in prison on a lengthy list of charges including Mann Act violations, racketeering, and sexual exploitation of children, per Justice Department.
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