Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been placed on routine suicide watch as he awaits trial in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, according to a source. The source clarified that this practice is standard for high-profile individuals entering a federal facility and does not reflect Combs' mental state.
Combs was arrested in the lobby of a New York hotel and charged with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Despite the charges, a spokesperson for Combs stated that he is strong, healthy, and focused on his defense, expressing confidence in his legal team and the truth.
Following the indictment, Combs pleaded not guilty. His request to await trial under house arrest at his Miami Beach mansion was denied, and he was sent to the Brooklyn federal lockup.
When asked about Combs' situation, the Metropolitan Detention Center declined to provide specific details, citing privacy and security concerns.
The facility has housed other high-profile inmates like R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell. Kelly was previously placed on suicide watch after being convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking, while Maxwell, convicted of aiding Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, was also put on suicide watch before her sentencing.
Despite objections from their attorneys, both Kelly and Maxwell were monitored closely. The Metropolitan Detention Center, located in Brooklyn, primarily detains individuals awaiting trial in federal courts in Manhattan or Brooklyn, as well as those serving short sentences post-conviction.
With around 1,200 detainees, the facility plays a crucial role in the federal justice system, ensuring the safe and secure detention of individuals involved in legal proceedings.
