Embattled music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reportedly been placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial on serious charges. The 54-year-old star was arrested earlier this week at a New York hotel and now faces multiple charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Combs, who pleaded not guilty to the charges, has been remanded to the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. Despite his legal team’s efforts to secure his release, he has been denied bail twice, most recently on Wednesday.
His lawyers had proposed a $50 million bond with strict conditions, including electronic monitoring, weekly drug tests, a visitor log, the surrender of his passport, and no contact with women, but the court rejected the request.
According to PEOPLE, Combs is currently on suicide watch, a precautionary measure taken by authorities. Sources indicate that the rapper is in shock and his mental state is uncertain. The U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Corrections defines suicide watch as a set of supervisory precautions implemented for suicidal inmates, requiring frequent observation to ensure their safety.
During the bail hearings, Judge Andrew Carter cited concerns over potential obstruction of justice and witness tampering as reasons for denying Combs’ release. “My bigger concern deals with the danger of obstruction of justice and the danger of witness tampering,” the judge explained, expressing fears that Combs’ release could negatively impact the ongoing case.
Combs’ legal battle and current mental state have attracted significant media attention, with fans and the public awaiting further developments in the high-profile case.