Diddy Placed on Suicide Watch Following Arrest on Federal Charges

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the iconic American rapper and music mogul, has been placed under suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Centre (MDC) in New York, following his recent arrest on serious federal charges. The 54-year-old is facing accusations of sex trafficking and racketeering, leading to his detainment earlier this week.

The decision to place Diddy on suicide watch is reportedly a precautionary measure often applied to high-profile inmates. According to his attorney, Marc Agnifilo, this move is routine and not indicative of any suicidal tendencies. “He’s not at all suicidal. He was healthy, strong, confident, and focused on his defence,” Agnifilo told TMZ after spending several hours with his client on Thursday.

Diddy’s legal troubles escalated when U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky ordered him to be held in jail without bail on Tuesday, pending trial. While MDC officials have not specified how long Diddy will remain under suicide watch, his attorney has emphasized that the measure is purely precautionary due to the high-profile nature of the case.

The outcome of the trial remains uncertain as Diddy’s defence team continues to prepare their case against the charges, which could significantly impact his personal and professional future.