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Diddy Is Reportedly Worried For His Children And Wants To Talk To Them As He Spends Time In Jail

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By Favour Adegoke on September 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM EDT

Sean "Diddy" Combs has expressed concerns for the well-being of his children as he remains locked up at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center.

The music mogul's children have been impacted negatively by their father's legal troubles, with two of his children reportedly moving in with a friend of their late mom, Kim Porter, in L.A.

Diddy filed bail requests this week but was denied twice, as authorities argued that he's too dangerous to release over concerns that he may coerce witnesses into doing his bidding.

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Diddy Is Reportedly Worried For His Kids

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According to TMZ, sources close to the "Bad Boy For Life" rapper have shared that he's distraught for his children and is eager to reconnect with them amid his mounting legal troubles.

Although Diddy is holding up just fine, he's seemingly worried that his potential long-term absence from the home may negatively impact the kids.

Diddy is the father of seven children: Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, twins D'Lila and Jessie, and two-year-old Love.

Quincy, Justin, Christian, and Chance are all of legal age, but the remaining children are still minors.

According to the news outlet, 17-year-old twins D'Lila and Jessie have moved in with a friend of their late mom, Porter, in Los Angeles, as Diddy remains locked up with no return date.

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Diddy's family has been relying on each other for support and has turned to God for guidance and strength ahead of what seems to be a lengthy legal battle with federal prosecutors.

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The Disgraced Rapper's Jail Schedule Is Tight

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It remains unclear when the three-time Grammy winner will be able to talk to his kids, as he's been on a strict schedule since his arrest.

His sons Justin and Christian appeared in court to support him during his bail hearing but must have been left heartbroken as the judge denied his petition.

According to a report, Diddy gets just one hour of recess and three showers weekly. His friends and family can visit periodically, but his phone privileges and how often he can call them remain uncertain.

Diddy was arrested on Monday, September 16, by Homeland Security Investigators at the Park Hyatt Hotel in New York City following a grand jury indictment.

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He's been accused of "creating a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in … sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice."

A 14-page indictment that was released after his arrest alleged that he used his celebrity status and drugs like ketamine and cocaine to coerce women to partake in his "freak offs" and would often record the victims engaging in NSFW activities on camera without their knowledge.

The document also showed that authorities discovered and seized three AR-15 rifles and 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant when his Miami and Los Angeles homes were searched back in March. He has maintained his innocence on all charges.

He Was Placed Under Suicide Watch

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It is understood that Diddy has been placed under suicide watch by the authorities as doubts have been raised over his mental health as he awaits trial.

A source told People Magazine that the "Finna Get Loose" rapper was placed under watchful surveillance for "preventative measures as Combs is in shock and his mental state is unclear."

The U.S. Department of Justice National Institute of Corrections defines suicide watch as "supervisory precautions taken for suicidal inmates that require frequent observation."

However, Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, has come out to state that Combs is "not at all suicidal," telling the news outlet that the directive was routine for "new, high-profile inmates."

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Agnifilo added that he spent six hours with the disgraced music producer on Thursday and found him to be "strong, healthy, confident, and focused on his defense."

Diddy Was Denied Bail Twice

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Since his arrest, Diddy has been denied bail twice as authorities fear he's too dangerous to be let loose and has the potential to harass witnesses if released on bail.

According to TMZ, upon hearing arguments from both sides, U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter said he turned down the request because "the government has proven the defendant is a danger. The bail package is insufficient even on risk of flight."

The firearms that were discovered in his home, which allegedly had their serial numbers removed, were also a bone of contention as Assistant U.S. Attorney Emily Johnson argued that it wasn't about security but "dangerousness."

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Johnson argued that Diddy should be denied bail because he's allegedly contacted people involved in the case, including singer Kalenna Harper, who he called about 128 times.

Diddy's Lawyers Are Worried About The Condition Of The Jail He Has Been Sent To

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The rapper's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, also raised concerns about the facility where he's been held, requesting that he be transferred to a prison in Essex County, New Jersey. However, the Bureau of Prisons has been left to make that decision.

In their motion for Diddy to be granted bail, his attorneys wrote that "several courts in this District have recognized that the conditions at Metropolitan Detention Center are not fit for pre-trial detention," per The Daily Beast.

"Just earlier this summer, an inmate was murdered," they added. "At least four inmates have died by suicide there in the past three years."

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