Sean 'Diddy' Combs Mouthed 'You Okay?' to Son During Court Appearance: Report
A source close to Combs tells PEOPLE "he has been very active, remains in good spirits, and, as always, he was happy to see his children"
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Sean "Diddy" CombsWhen Sean "Diddy" Combs appeared in federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the music mogul apparently addressed his son and other spectators, according to ABC News.
Dressed in a khaki prison jumpsuit, the 55-year-old attended a status hearing in the government's case accusing him of sex trafficking.
In court, Combs seemed to mouth the words, “You okay?” One of his sons then answered by nodding and placing his fist over his heart, ABC News reported.
A source close to Combs tells PEOPLE that he is “fit, healthy, and fully focused on his defense.”
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“He has been very active, remains in good spirits, and, as always, he was happy to see his children,” the source adds.
During the hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian asked Combs’ defense team to avoid any "surprises” by requesting they have updates in the motion schedule in place by Jan. 3.
As he was leaving the courtroom, Combs addressed spectators again, saying “Happy holidays, y’all,” according to ABC News.
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Combs is expected to return to court on March 17 and will spend the holiday season behind bars after withdrawing his appeal for bail. He had unsuccessfully requested bail three times. At the time of the final ruling, Subramanian cited the risk of possible witness tampering.
Combs has been behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his September arrest on federal charges including, sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.
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An indictment previously against Combs centers on alleged "freak offs," which authorities claim were elaborate sex performances involving male sex workers and women who were forced or coerced into participating.
His trial is expected to begin in May 2025.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.
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