US Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky has ordered that renowned American singer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs be held in jail pending his trial on federal sex trafficking charges.

Combs is facing serious federal charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. On Tuesday, the judge ruled that he be detained without bail following his not guilty plea.

The denial of bail came after a 14-page federal indictment accused Combs of using his extensive business empire to exploit, threaten, and traffic women to satisfy his sexual desires and protect his public image. Federal prosecutors allege that Combs, with assistance from associates in Combs Enterprise, operated a criminal enterprise involved in sex trafficking, arson, forced labor, and kidnapping, among other offenses.

Two of the three charges against Combs carry a maximum penalty of life in prison. Prosecutors have argued for his continued detention until trial. In contrast, his defense team has requested his release on a $50 million bond, with home detention and electronic monitoring.

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