Sean “Diddy” Combs: Investigation aims to make prison safer

Investigators began a “multi-agency operation” at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on October 28, US media reported. As part of this, the security precautions in the prison where rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs (54) is currently waiting for the start of his trial next May in New York City are apparently to be checked.

According to the reports, investigators from various US authorities took part – including employees of the responsible prison authority, the Ministry of Justice and several law enforcement agencies. Officials said the operation was aimed at “achieving our shared goal of providing a safe environment for both our staff and the prisoners housed at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center.” This is a planned investigation and there is no immediate threat. However, exact details are currently unknown.

The prison currently houses around 1,200 inmates, most of whom are awaiting trials in Brooklyn and Manhattan. There have been increased security concerns in recent months after, among other things, nine inmates were charged in connection with several attacks and the killing of two fellow prisoners.

During the first court hearing after Sean “Diddy” Combs’ arrest in September, a New York judge set a trial date against the rapper for May 5, 2025. The allegations against Combs include illegal sex trafficking and organized crime. The 54-year-old claims to be innocent.

Sean Combs is also accused in many other cases of abusing, threatening and coercing alleged victims in recent years. In November 2023, the rapper and his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura (38) agreed to an out-of-court settlement after the singer filed a civil lawsuit alleging abuse and rape. In the following months, more and more alleged incidents became known and further lawsuits were filed.