Sean “Diddy” Combs, the 54-year-old music mogul facing serious federal charges, is no longer under suicide watch while awaiting trial in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, sources confirm to PEOPLE. After initially being placed on suicide watch as a precaution following his arrest on September 16, Combs is now reportedly in a stronger mental state and has had visits from his family, according to sources.
Combs, charged with sex trafficking, racketeering, and the transportation of individuals for prostitution, is being held in custody ahead of his early October court appearance. A source close to the case says the Bad Boy Records founder is “focused and very strong” as he concentrates on his defense. His lawyer emphasized that Combs is actively preparing for trial.
Following his arrest, Combs was placed on suicide watch as a precautionary measure, with officials unsure of his mental state at the time. Suicide watch, defined by the U.S. Department of Justice as frequent observation of at-risk inmates, was implemented for Combs in the days immediately following his arrest, though it has since been lifted.
The indictment against Combs outlines grave allegations, accusing him of orchestrating “freak offs” — highly organized, coercive sex performances. Prosecutors claim that these events involved female victims being forced into acts with male sex workers, often under the influence of drugs such as cocaine, ketamine, and oxycodone. These performances allegedly lasted multiple days, with some incidents captured on camera without the victims’ knowledge.
In a March raid on Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami properties, federal authorities seized three AR-15 rifles and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant, items said to be linked to the “freak off” events. Combs has vehemently denied the charges, pleading not guilty.
Combs’ request for a $50 million bail package was denied by a judge, and the decision was upheld on appeal. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, recently told TMZ that Combs is eager to testify at his upcoming federal trial, expressing confidence in his defense strategy.
Combs is currently being held in the same section of the Metropolitan Detention Center as former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. The facility, known for its harsh conditions and understaffing, houses approximately 1,600 inmates.
As the trial approaches, all eyes remain on Combs, one of the most high-profile figures to face such serious allegations in recent memory.
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