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New update in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ case after sentencing: Report
After being sentenced to four years in prison on Friday over his conviction on prostitution-related charges, Sean “Diddy” Combs returned to a Brooklyn jail where he has spent more than a year in conditions his lawyers call violent and inhumane.
Prosecutors say the conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center have improved in the time Combs has spent there since his September 16, 2024 arrest. They cite increased staffing levels, facility repairs, and a reduction in the number of lockdowns.
Combs’ 50-month sentence, imposed by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian at a hearing in Manhattan federal court, comes after the hip-hop mogul was convicted in July on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The jury had acquitted him on the more serious counts of sex trafficking and racketeering, which could have earned him a life sentence.
Combs pleaded not guilty to all charges and is expected to appeal his conviction. Combs will in the coming weeks or months be assigned to a federal prison where he will serve out the remainder of his sentence, but for now, Combs will remain jailed in Brooklyn.
COMBS SLEEPS IN DORM-STYLE ROOM
The MDC, which has also held convicted sex traffickers like British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell and rhythm and blues singer R. Kelly, is a far cry from the luxurious Los Angeles and Miami mansions Combs called home until last year.
According to his lawyers, Combs, 55, sleeps within two feet of other inmates in a dorm-style room. The bathroom, with no door, is located in the same room, the defense lawyers wrote in a Sept. 22 court filing urging U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian to impose a low sentence.
“Living conditions at the MDC remain inhumane,” his lawyers wrote. “Mr. Combs has not breathed fresh air in nearly 13 months, or felt sunlight on his skin.”
At one point during his incarceration, guards stopped someone trying to cut Combs with a makeshift knife, defense lawyer Brian Steel said at Friday’s sentencing hearing.
In recent years, MDC has been plagued by persistent staffing shortages, power outages and maggots in inmates’ food. Two weeks after Combs’ arrest, prosecutors announced criminal charges against nine MDC inmates for crimes including assault, attempted murder and murder at the facility in the months before Combs arrived.
In January of last year, Manhattan-based U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman declined to order a man charged with drug crimes detained pending trial at the MDC, calling the conditions there an “ongoing tragedy, opens new tab.”
But in a sentencing hearing in a different case this past May, Furman said conditions at the jail had improved. In a July court filing in Combs’ case, prosecutors said the jail housed 300 fewer inmates than in January 2024 and that incidents of armed violence had declined.
The U.S. Bureau of Prisons, which operates MDC, did not respond to a request for comment. The agency has previously said it was engaged in intensive efforts to improve conditions at the jail.
PROSECUTORS DISPUTE COMBS’ ASSERTIONS
Combs’ lawyers said he had been on suicide watch almost constantly, meaning he is awoken by guards while he is sleeping to ensure he is well and must present his identification card to guards every two hours.
They said a September 12 video call with Combs was interrupted by a stabbing that led to a days-long lockdown.
Prosecutors said Combs’ description of his conditions was misleading or inaccurate. They said in a September 30 filing that he had been on suicide watch for a total of seven days, and that there had been no lockdowns in Combs’ unit during his time at MDC.
As to Combs’ assertion that he had not felt sunlight or fresh air, the prosecutors said he had daily access to a “partially exposed” recreational space to allow sunlight and airflow.
Combs’ lawyers have acknowledged one benefit of his incarceration: they say after a 25-year drug addiction, he is now sober.
LAHORE: Punjab Election Commissioner Sharifullah on Thursday said that notices had been served on Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) Huzaifa Rehman for allegedly violating the code of conduct of the Election Act 2017.
A spokesperson for the provincial election commissioner said that the federal minister and the SAPM were directed to submit their explanations by November 21 (today).
“No minister or advisor is allowed to run an election campaign,” the spokesperson said, warning that swift action will be taken against any code violations to ensure free, fair, and impartial elections.
By-elections in six national and seven provincial assembly seats in Punjab are scheduled for November 23.
According to the Dera Ghazi Khan district monitoring officer, Leghari reportedly participated in the election campaign of PML-N candidate Mahmood Leghari in the NA-185 constituency.
The monitoring officer said that, by taking part in the campaign as a federal minister, Leghari breached official instructions. The minister has been asked to appear before the authorities and clarify his position regarding the alleged ECP violations.
The monitoring officer further said that SAPM Rehman has been violating the election code of conduct. The officer said that the SAPM intends to participate in the election campaign of the PML-N candidate.
Meanwhile, Faisalabad’s district monitoring officer wrote to the election commission, alleging that State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry had been repeatedly violating the election code of conduct.
The monitoring officer told the election watchdog that the state minister had been warned over the phone about his conduct, but failed to comply with the ECP code of conduct despite two previous notices.
The state minister was fined Rs50,000 for breaching the ECP’s code of conduct, the officer said, adding that the matter was being forwarded to the election body for “further action”.
It is pertinent to mention here that the by-election campaigns for 13 constituencies of Punjab’s national and provincial assemblies will officially conclude at midnight on November 21.
Arrangements have almost been completed to hold the by-elections in six National and seven provincial assembly constituencies in Punjab, on November 23.
The ECP warned that candidates who continue engaging in political activities after this deadline will face legal consequences.
The ECP cautioned that those who breach these regulations could be subject to penalties such as imprisonment for a maximum of two years, a fine of up to Rs100,000, or both.
National Assembly constituencies included NA-18 Haripur, NA-96 Faisalabad-Il, NA-104 Faisalabad-X, NA-129 Lahore-XIll, NA-143 Sahiwal-IlI, NA-185 D.G. Khan-ll, PP-73 Sargodha-llI, PP-87 Mianwali-lII, PP-98 Faisalabad-I, PP-115 Faisalabad-XVIll, PP-116 Faisalabad-XIX, PP-203 Sahiwal-VI and PP-269 Muzaffargarh-ll.
Meghan Markle is sharing new stills from her latest interview.
The Duchess of Sussex, who sat with Harper’s Bazaar for their latest cover story, has now turned to her Instagram to share BTS from the photography.
This comes as Meghan spoke about setbacks as she works on her lifestyle brand ‘As Ever’.
“I can give myself the same grace as a founder,” she notes. “There’s no such thing as perfect. I, too, get to make mistakes… There’s also not a lot of fun in trying to be perfect. So why try to do that if you want to have fun?”
“My office is right by the kitchen, and I love that I can work from home. It’s a great luxury,” she added, before noting how her kids fill up a large part of her day.
Prince Harry left the Royal Family back in 2020 alongside wife Meghan Markle and son, Prince Archie. The couple later accused the Royal Family of showcasing racism towards their son and publicly shared their grievances on television. Harry and Meghan now live in California, where they also welcomed their daughter, Princess Lilibet.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly appear to be entering a calmer, more grounded chapter in their relationship.
According to a new report by PEOPLE Magazine, the pair are “basically back together” after welcoming their daughter, Saga Blade, in April 2025.
“Their baby girl is their top priority, and she’s brought them closer than ever,” a source shared.
The insider further explained that the couple’s daily rhythm, emotional stability, and communication have all improved since embracing parenthood together, making this period markedly different from their turbulent past year.
“They’re in a much stronger place than they were even six months ago, and Megan says their baby has given her a sense of peace and healing.”
A previous report also highlighted that Fox was genuinely moved by how tender and attentive MGK has been with their daughter.
This reportedly strengthened her trust and comfort with him.
“Things are great now,” the source told People.
“He’s amazing with the baby, and she very much enjoys spending time with him.”
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