Sean “Diddy” Combs has reportedly been removed from suicide watch in preparation for his upcoming trial related to sex trafficking charges.
A member of the music mogul’s legal team told PEOPLE: “He’s very focused and very strong. He’s focusing on his defense and preparing for trial.”
A source also revealed to the outlet that Diddy was seen meeting with his loved ones at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he is currently being held on trafficking charges. selling sex, racketeering and facilitating prostitution.
Combs was reportedly placed on suicide watch after his arrest about two weeks ago, when a judge twice denied bail. The measure was reportedly taken as a precaution due to concerns about Combs’ mental state following his arrest.
According to the National Institute of Corrections of the United States Department of Justice, suicide watch refers to the careful monitoring and supervision performed on inmates who are at risk of self-harm, requiring observation. frequent.
The 54-year-old was arrested by Homeland Security after raids on his residences in Los Angeles and Miami. According to the indictment, federal agents allegedly discovered illegal substances and more than 1,000 bottles of lubricant during the raids.
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Allegations in the indictment also implicate the Bad Boy Records founder in establishing a criminal network involved in various illegal activities, including sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice.
Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, emphasized that his client was eager to share his story in court. However, some legal experts still have reservations about this approach.
According to Meesha Moulton, a legal expert with Meesha Moulton Law in Las Vegas, standard advice for attorneys is to warn their clients not to testify at their trial.
She told Page Six, “There’s a reason lawyers often advise their clients not to take the stand in their own trial — testifying in one’s own trial opens up the defendant’s opportunity for cross-examination from the prosecution.”
Moulton said the emotional toll of going through a trial was devastating and warned that the jury would relentlessly scrutinize any contradictory statements by Diddy, pressuring him to confess to the information. information can be harmful.
“If Diddy becomes confused or frustrated, taking a stand will do him more harm than good,” Moulton said.
“This level of supervision is emotionally taxing and if he struggles to stay calm under pressure, it could negatively impact the jury’s perception of him.”
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