Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial updates: Bail denied due to 'propensity for violence'

The attorney for Cassie Ventura, Sean Combs' ex-girlfriend and a witness in the case, said in a statement, “Although the jury did not find Combs guilty of sex trafficking Cassie beyond a reasonable doubt, she paved the way for a jury to find him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution.”

“By coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice,” attorney Douglas Wigdor said.

“We believe and support our client who showed exemplary courage throughout this trial. She displayed unquestionable strength and brought attention to the realities of powerful men in our orbit and the misconduct that has persisted for decades without repercussion,” he said. “This case proved that change is long overdue, and we will continue to fight on behalf of survivors."

Wigdor said outside court that Ventura is “pleased that he's found guilty and held responsible to federal crimes, something that he's never been held responsible in his entire life. She's happy.”

“I feel confident in saying he still faces substantial incarceration,” Wigdor added.

As court was adjourned, Sean Combs got down from his chair and kneeled on the floor, appearing to pray. Some of his lawyers hugged each other and a massive round of applause and cheers broke out in the gallery.

Marshals then escorted him out of the room to another round of applause.

Each charge of transportation to engage in prostitution carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.

Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Ryan Comey said the government plans to pursue “significant incarceration” for Sean Combs.

Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said Combs should be released today.

“I am not saying it is not a serious crime. It is a crime of a vastly different nature,” he said. “I believe that a significant change in conditions is warranted.”

Combs has already served about one year while awaiting trial.

Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo is arguing for Sean Combs to be released today.

"He should be released on appropriate conditions. ... He should be able to return to his home," he said.

Agnifilo said Combs would be willing to put up a $1 million cash bond that is cosigned by three financially reasonable people. Combs nodded his head as the argument was made.

"He has been acquitted of very serious charges,” he said. "It is my proposal he be permitted to walk out of the courtroom.”

“I am not saying it is not a serious crime. It is a crime of a vastly different nature," he said. "I believe that a significant change in conditions is warranted."

According to Agnifilo, Combs’ plane is currently in Hawaii and he does not have access to it.

Assistant United States Attorney Maurene Ryan Comey said the government opposes releasing Combs on bond.

She said he has committed a “litany of crimes” while incarcerated and shows “no respect” for the law.

“There is no reason to believe he would do anything different if he released now,” she said, arguing he poses a “danger” and will “flee from justice.”

“They reflect yearslong conduct that involves the hiring of the escorts but also physical abuse,” she said of the conviction, arguing Agnifilo underplayed the seriousness of the allegations.

The lawyers have until 1 p.m. to file letters on releasing Combs. They will reconvene in the afternoon.

When the judge mentioned Combs not wanting to go to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, Combs vigorously shook his head and made prayer hands at the judge.

“You are going to have to cool your heels in the courthouse for a while,” the judge told Combs.