Deonte Nash, a former stylist for Diddy who testified during his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, urged a judge on Wednesday, July 2, to deny the mogul’s release, citing serious safety concerns.
In a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Nash opened with “grave concern” over the possibility of Diddy being released from custody following the split verdict—where he was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering.
“While I appreciate the fairness you have shown throughout this proceeding, I feel compelled to be unequivocal about the danger [Diddy] poses to the public and to the individuals who have risked everything by coming forward,” Nash wrote. “Mr. Combs has a long, well-documented history of violent, coercive, and retaliatory behavior. Over the years, he has repeatedly escaped meaningful accountability, and each time this has only reinforced his sense of impunity.”
Douglas H. Wigdor, attorney for Cassie, also submitted a letter opposing Diddy’s release. Earlier on Wednesday, Wigdor issued a statement saying the case against Diddy “proved that change is long overdue.”
In his letter filed Wednesday afternoon, reviewed by Complex, Wigdor warned that Diddy “is likely to pose a danger to the victims who testified in this case,” further urging the court to deny the mogul’s release from custody.
For an inside look at the moment the verdict was delivered in Diddy’s case, don’t miss this exclusive courtroom coverage from Complex’s Shawn Setaro.
