Sean "Diddy" Combs Placed on Suicide Watch Amidst Alleged Sex Crimes Charges
Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, 54, has been placed on suicide watch at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) as he awaits trial for alleged sex crimes. According to sources, Combs is "in shock and his mental state is unclear." His legal team, however, denies the allegations, stating that he is "not at all suicidal" and remains "strong, healthy, confident, and focused on his defense."
Combs was arrested on September 16 on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Since then, he has attempted to post bail twice, which was denied both times. His legal representatives have expressed concerns about the conditions inside the MDC, citing a recent murder and at least four inmate suicides within the past three years.
The MDC, which holds approximately 1,600 inmates, including celebrities like R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell, is New York City’s primary federal detention center, dating back to 2021. Combs’ charges stem from allegations of forcing participants into "Freak Off" sex parties with male escorts and recording the events. His indictment states that "Freak Offs were elaborate and produced sex performances that Combs arranged, directed, masturbated during, and often electronically recorded."
The investigation into Combs’ activities began with a raid on his homes in Miami and Los Angeles, where federal agents discovered guns, ammunition, drugs, and large amounts of baby oil and lubricant. Combs is set to return to court on October 9.
As the situation unfolds, Combs’ mental health and well-being are of utmost concern, and his legal team is working to ensure his safety and defense. The international community is closely following this high-profile case, as it raises important questions about accountability, justice, and the treatment of inmates within the US criminal justice system.