Sean “Diddy” Combs, the 54-year-old music mogul, has been denied bail and is being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, New York, after pleading not guilty to serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The judge rejected his legal team’s offer of a $50 million bail package, which included home confinement, deciding instead to keep him in pretrial detention.
The MDC, infamous for its harsh conditions, has housed several high-profile inmates in the past, including R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell. Reports describe the facility as “hell on earth,” with regular outbreaks of violence, poor hygiene, and overcrowded cells.
Combs’ lawyers have voiced concerns about the conditions, citing recent violence and the general state of the prison. According to reports, stabbings happen weekly, and prisoners have suffered from infestations of cockroaches, freezing temperatures, and unsanitary bathrooms. This past summer, an inmate was killed at the jail, further highlighting safety concerns.
Diddy now joins the ranks of many awaiting trial at the MDC, a facility criticized for its dangerous and degrading environment. The next court date has not been set as of this report.
