A federal judge rejected Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attempt to silence all potential witnesses in his criminal sex trafficking case on Friday, saying his concerns do not outweigh an alleged victim’s right to free speech.

After three judges denied his bail request, Diddy's team says new evidence and bond conditions favor this request to be freed ahead of his May trial.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has requested bail, citing new evidence and changed circumstances ahead of his May 5 trial for serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs' legal team argues the current evidence does not support the government's case of ‘coerced sex’.