This news article reports that Sean "Diddy" Combs has hired Alexandra Shapiro, a white-collar appellate lawyer, to assist him in securing bail after being denied release from a Brooklyn jail. Shapiro is also representing Sam Bankman-Fried, a disgraced crypto mogul who shares a prison cell with Combs. Court records show that Combs has sought Shapiro's help to appeal the judge's decision to keep him in custody. Shapiro has already filed a 102-page brief for Bankman-Fried in his ongoing appeal against a 25-year prison sentence related to fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy charges. The connection between Combs and Bankman-Fried has raised interest, as there are speculations about their potential discussions on legal strategies during their time together. Bankman-Fried is contesting his conviction in the Second Circuit Court of Appeals. The attorneys have not provided any comments or insights into the recent developments.



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