Diddy Denied Bail Pending Sentencing

Independence Day came early for Sean “Diddy” Combs … he’s getting a taste of freedom after spending the past 9 months in a Brooklyn jail … because he was just released on bond pending sentencing in his criminal case.

As you know, a jury found Diddy not guilty of the three most serious charges — two counts of sex trafficking and one of racketeering. They found him guilty on two counts of the Mann Act — transportation for prostitution across state lines.

The defense immediately asked the judge to have Diddy released on $1 million bail while awaiting sentencing and appeal. Prosecutors argued Diddy qualified as a no-bail convict because of potential violence and flight risk.

It seems the jury made its decision quickly, because an hour into deliberations Monday, jurors asked the judge to admonish Juror No. 25 to follow instructions. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out … 11 of them seemed to be leaning towards a not guilty verdict on the serious charges.

Diddy’s planning to go back to his home on Star Island in Miami Beach, Fla. … and it appears he’ll be there just in time for the July 4 holiday.