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Earlier this week, PEOPLE reported that Diddy has been placed on suicide watch at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn following his arrest. The sources the outlet spoke with described the mogul as “in shock," and claimed that "his mental state is unclear.” Now, his lawyer Marc Agnifilo has confirmed this with TMZ. According to him, however, this doesn't mean that Diddy is suicidal.
Agnifilo says the suicide watch was “issued by MDC officials,” and that it's a standard procedure for “new, high-profile inmates.” He adds that he spent six hours at the facility yesterday with Diddy, who appeared in relatively good spirits.
He's “not at all suicidal," Aginifilo claims, and is instead “strong, healthy, confident and focused on his defense.” This is certainly good news, as it looks like Diddy has a long battle ahead of him. He's been charged with "racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution." If convicted, he faces a minimum sentence of 15 years, and a maximum sentence of life in prison.
He appeared in court for an appeal hearing earlier this week where he was denied bail for the second time. "The government has proven the defendant is a danger," U.S. District Judge Andrew Carter said at the time. "The bail package is insufficient even on risk of flight." Regardless, Aginifilo appears confident. “He’s going to clear his name and we’re going to stand by his side as he does," he told reporters this week, per CNN. "We believe in him wholeheartedly.” What do you think of Diddy's lawyer claiming that he's "not at all suicidal" despite being on suicide watch? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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Diddy's legal battle is just beginning, as he was arrested earlier this week in NYC. He's since been charged with "racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution," according to TMZ. His bail request was denied for a second time on Wednesday, meaning he'll remain at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn for the time being. Suge Knight, who's also currently behind bars, recently offered him some words of advice on his prison podcast Collect Call with Suge Knight.
“I’ll tell you what Puffy, your life is in danger ’cause you know the secrets of who’s involved in that little secret room you guys are participating in,” he began. “You know they gonna get you if they can. It’s a little cr*zy how Puffy get booted out the alcohol business and Jimmy Iovine steps in with Andre [Dr. Dre] and Snoopy [Snoop Dogg] promoting it. That’s never a good look when it comes to the culture of Hip-Hop, our community and our people. I turned myself in. Sometimes you gotta face the music, that’s most of the time.”
“Puffy, I’m gonna give you some real advice," he also added. "Two quick things. You gotta make a decision. When you go to prison, either you’re gonna be standing up pissing or squatting, sitting down p*****’. I advise you to try to take the first one ’cause if you squatting and p*****’ you know what that means. Do not do your time going by Brother Love. Brother Love is not a good code name.”
This isn't the first indicator the public has gotten that Diddy's life is in danger, however. It was also recently reported that he's been placed on suicide watch. According to his lawyer Marc Agnifilo, this is just standard procedure for the facility where he's being held. What do you think of Diddy's getting arrested earlier this week? What about Suge Knight's words of advice? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.
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