Prosecutors had argued that his immense wealth (nearly $1bn and the owner of a private jet), and the serious nature of the accusations meant he was "extremely dangerous to the community" and could attempt to avoid justice.
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Combs's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, told the court that the music mogul was in therapy and was a good candidate for home arrest, which the defence had sought on a $50m bond.
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