NEW YORK – Sean “Diddy” Combs will appear in court today unfettered as he seeks release on $50 million bail for the third time pending trial for sex trafficking and racketeering.

Combs’ legal team is pushing for him to appear unfettered at upcoming court hearings and requesting bail similar to that of the former Michael Jeffries, CEO of Abercrombie & Fitchwho was released on $10 million bail with home confinement and electronic monitoring.

Diddy is expected to return to court around 2 p.m. today.

The outcome of today’s hearing could have a significant impact on Diddy the future while awaiting his trial.

The proposed deal for Combs would include house arrest, 24/7 security and no contact with alleged victims or witnesses.

The legal battle intensified after a federal search of Combs’ cell in October, conducted by the DEA, FBI and other agencies, that his lawyers said violated his Fourth Amendment rights.

Raid on Diddy prison cells

His lawyers accuse federal prosecutors of editing a video to falsely portray he attacked Cassie Ventura and claim agents illegally seized privileged documents from his Brooklyn jail cell that should be protected by attorney-client privilege.

They claim the raid, supposedly aimed at seizing drugs and weapons, was actually a cover to inspect personal legal memos. Prosecutors admitted taking photos of 19 pages of those notes, but a judge ruled they should be deleted.

When will Diddy be released?

Two judges concluded that Combs would pose a threat to the community if released.

At a bail hearing last month, a $50 million bail offer, including home detention and electronic monitoring, was denied due to concerns that Combs might interfere with witnesses and obstruct the ‘investigation.

“What did Diddy do?” »

In a blistering three-count indictment, Diddy is accused of running a business to satisfy his sexual desires.

Starting around 2008 and continuing for years, he allegedly assaulted women by hitting them, punching them, dragging them, throwing objects at them, and kicking them.

The indictment alleges that he operated under “The Combs Enterprise,” which includes Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, involving individuals and activities affecting interstate and foreign commerce.

It also details Diddy’s “Freak Off Parties” where he and his associates allegedly lured female victims and then forced them into sexual acts with sex workers.

Diddy faces racketeering, forcible sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution charges.

Diddy, 55, also faces potential dispute in a handful of civil suits and one criminal prosecution.