Sean 'Diddy' Combs Jailed Without Bail Ahead of Federal Trafficking Trial
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been denied bail and will await trial at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) following his arrest on federal charges. The hip-hop mogul faces three felony counts of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Diddy at Brooklyn Police Station
The federal indictment alleges that Diddy "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct" over several decades. The charges stem from his September 16 arrest.
His attorney, Marc Agninfilo, released a statement defending Combs, emphasizing his client's cooperation with investigators and voluntary relocation to New York ahead of the charges. Agninfilo maintains that while Combs "is an imperfect person, he is not a criminal" and looks forward to clearing his name in court.
The Metropolitan Detention Center, where Diddy is currently held, is notorious for its poor conditions, including:
- Rat infestations
- Freezing temperatures during past power outages
- Worm and maggot-infested food
- Regular inmate attacks
Diddy will appear at Manhattan federal court on Wednesday afternoon to appeal the decision denying his bail. The facility previously housed Ghislaine Maxwell during her sex-trafficking trial connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Security camera mounted on building wall
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