Brooklyn, New York – Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been placed on suicide watch at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is currently held without bail. This development comes as Combs, 54, awaits trial for charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for the purpose of engaging in prostitution.
Officials reportedly placed Combs on mental health watch as a preventative measure, with sources describing his mental state as “unclear.” Combs, who was said to be in shock, was arrested after federal authorities raided his Los Angeles and Miami homes as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, suicide watch involves close supervision of inmates showing signs of distress or vulnerability, a precaution taken to ensure their safety.
Combs’ arrest comes after a series of legal battles, including a high-profile lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend, R&B singer Cassie (Casandra Ventura), in November 2023. She accused him of physical and sexual abuse, coercion, and forcing her into unwanted sexual encounters in drug-fueled environments. Although the lawsuit was quickly settled, disturbing footage aired by CNN showed Combs assaulting Cassie in a hotel, sparking public outrage.
While Combs has denied many of the allegations, the indictment paints a grim picture of him as the leader of a criminal enterprise involved in sex trafficking, forced labor, prostitution, and other serious offenses. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has stated that Combs will plead not guilty and fight the charges.
Despite the gravity of the accusations, Combs’ legal team remains defiant, with Agnifilo expressing confidence in his client’s eventual release. The high-profile case continues to unfold, with Combs facing serious allegations that could have lasting consequences for his career and legacy.