Music Mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs to Remain in Custody 

Sean “Diddy” Combs will remain in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn until his next court appearance on Wednesday afternoon. Combs, 53, will be held in the Special Housing Unit, separate from the general population, where inmates are placed for protection or other reasons.

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday that Combs, facing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution, will stay in custody as the case proceeds. His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, announced plans to appeal the decision.

During the detention hearing, federal prosecutors revealed that at least a dozen witnesses personally observed Combs’ violent behavior toward women, many of whom are allegedly scared of him. Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson highlighted Combs’ attempts to obstruct investigations and cover up his actions, pointing to a 2016 hotel surveillance video showing him assaulting his then-girlfriend in Los Angeles as key evidence of the ongoing threat he poses.

Johnson described Combs as a “serial abuser and serial obstructor,” adding that pretrial services also recommended his detention. Prosecutors expressed concerns that he had reached out to victims and witnesses, further justifying the need to keep him in custody.

Combs’ defense attorney argued that the music mogul had no intention of fleeing and had voluntarily come to New York, anticipating an indictment. Combs, who pled not guilty to all charges, showed no visible reaction when the judge issued her ruling, quietly sipping water before being led out of the courtroom. His legal team plans to appeal the bail decision before U.S. District Court Judge Andrew Carter on Wednesday afternoon. If the appeal is denied, Combs will return to the detention center to await further court proceedings.