Kaylah Walton
Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn following his recent arrest for serious allegations such as sex trafficking and racketeering.
As reported by People, this action is a precautionary measure, as the 54-year-old Combs is said to be in shock over his situation and experiencing uncertainty about his mental well-being.
Suicide watch is a common procedure in federal jails, allowing for close supervision of inmates who may have mental health issues.
Officials have not disclosed the expected duration of Combs‘s time under this supervision, nor whether he has shown any suicidal behavior.
Federal agents arrested Combs earlier this week at the Park Hyatt New York. Despite attempts by his legal team to arrange for house arrest, his request for bail was denied by Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky, who highlighted the seriousness of the charges.
He remains in the Metropolitan Detention Center, known for its severe conditions and having previously held celebrities like R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell.
Are the Jail Conditions Unacceptable?
Lawyers for Combs have claimed that the jail’s conditions are unfit for him, citing multiple recent fatalities and violent incidents within the facility.
They highlighted a murder case from this year and at least four suicides in the last three years as indicators of the hazardous environment.
The rapper faces charges related to allegedly orchestrating inappropriate “Freak Off” sex events, where women and male escorts engaged in sexual acts while Combs supposedly watched, participated in, and documented the occurrences.
The prosecution asserts that Combs used drugs to control and exploit his victims, often hosting sessions that lasted for several days. In March, federal agents conducted searches at his residences in Miami and Los Angeles, seizing over 1,000 bottles of lubricant alongside three AR-15 rifles.
As Combs’ legal battle continues, public interest remains focused on the startling charges and his mental health during his detention.
