Instead of decorating a 9-foot tall pine tree with the family or splurging on the latest designer clothes for gifts, Bad Boy Entertainment CEO Sean “Diddy” Combs is expected to spend Christmas behind bars awaiting prosecution on federal sex crime charges.
Federal sources tell TMZ the closest thing to a celebration Combs can get inside the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn is a few card games. The media outlet reported inmates will have an opportunity to enter a Spades tournament and a dominos competition. Off the table, inmates will also be able to take part in a 3-on-3 basketball tournament and soccer tournament.
As for Christmas dinner, Combs can expect to be served baked Cornish hen, macaroni and cheese, dinner rolls, cranberry sauce and a holiday dessert the report says.
This will be Combs’ second holiday meal spent behind bars since his third attempt at bail was denied just before Thanksgiving. Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that there was no clear and convincing evidence that any combination of bond conditions would assure the safety of the community.
The closest thing he may get to a Christmas present is a favorable ruling on the latest motion filed requesting he be allowed laptop use, per court documents. However, the court has not responded to the request yet.
Combs’ Federal Indictment
On Monday, Sept. 16, the 55-year-old rap mogul was arrested in Manhattan by federal authorities, six months after they raided his two homes in Los Angeles and Miami. His indictment was unsealed the following morning, revealing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and engaging in interstate transportation for prostitution. The allegations against Combs include sexual abuse, physical abuse, bribery and various drug offenses.
The most notable claims stem from his so-called “freak off” sex parties, where prosecutors allege women and men were drugged and forced to perform sexual acts at Combs’ pleasure. He was also accused of using video footage to blackmail the victims into compliance.
These allegations were first brought forth by ex-girlfriend and Bad Boy Records signee Casandra “Cassie” Ventura in a civil suit that accused him of sex trafficking, human trafficking, sexual battery, sexual assault, and other allegations. Combs quickly settled the suit within 24 hours, but lawsuits from other associates have quickly followed in the months since. Most recently, Houston attorney Tony Buzbee announced he’s representing over 100 plaintiffs who came forward with claims of rape, sexual exploitation and sexual assault against the rapper.
While many of the suits since 2023 have been civil, this federal case has Combs facing criminal charges. He has pleaded not guilty, and was denied bail. His trial is scheduled for May 2025.
As we wait for more developments check out our previous coverage on Combs’ case:
- What We Know About Diddy’s New ‘Dream Team’ of Defense Attorneys
- You Won’t Believe The Latest Claims About a ‘High-Profile’ Figure Featured in Diddy Sex Tapes
- Here’s The Ever-Growing List of Lawsuits Against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
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