Sean 'Diddy' Combs placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been placed on suicide watch while awaiting trial at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), according to reports. The 54-year-old was arrested at a Manhattan hotel on Monday (Sep. 16). The next day, his indictment was unsealed, which revealed several charges including sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution.

On Tuesday, Combs appeared in court and pleaded not guilty to all the charges. However, his bail was denied twice and he was remanded to MDC. His placement on suicide watch has been described as a preventive measure, according to People.

Combs is reportedly in shock and while it is unclear if he has expressed suicidal thoughts, officials are taking precautions given the uncertainty surrounding his mental state.

The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Institute of Corrections defines suicide watch as "supervisory precautions taken for suicidal inmates that require frequent observation." It remains unknown how long Combs has been under these conditions.

Combs' legal team led by attorney Marc Agnifilo requested that the court transfer him to a facility in Essex County, New Jersey, arguing that the MDC is unsafe and unsuitable for pretrial detention.

In their motion for bail, Combs’ lawyers highlighted that "several courts in this District have recognised that the conditions at Metropolitan Detention Center are not fit for pre-trial detention," referencing multiple deaths and suicides within the facility.