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Sean ‘Daddy’ Combs’ attorney plans to file an appeal to have him released from prison, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE on Monday.
Combs’ attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, filed a notice Monday of her intention to appeal after Combs was twice denied bail. A source close to Combs told People that an official appeal brief will be filed soon.
The music mogul was arrested at a Manhattan hotel on September 16 at 8:25 p.m. The next day, the 14-page indictment was unsealed, revealing the allegations against him. He is accused of allegedly organizing a number of “freak-offs”, which prosecutors described as “sustained and staged sexual performances”. He also allegedly drugged and sexually assaulted his victims.
On September 18, Combs was denied bail a second time and is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Judge Robin F. Tarnowski, who denied him bail on Sept. 17, cited concerns about his alleged “substance use and anger issues. I don’t know if you can trust yourself.” “Not to harm others.
Combs is reportedly no longer on suicide watch, according to People.
“He is focused and very strong. He is focusing on his defense and preparing for his trial,” Combs’ attorney told PEOPLE.
Combs’ next court appearance is scheduled for early October.
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