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DISGRACED rap magnate Sean “Diddy” Combs is at the centre of radiant handwritten reviews from his fellow prisoners.

The letters paint him as a favorable force inside Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, regardless of the major convictions hanging over him.

The Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
A handwritten letter from a prisoner reviewing Diddy's class in jail, stating it taught respect and how to become a better version of themselves.
Work performance rating for inmate Sean Combs, registering him as a tutor with a bonus justification that reads "Excellent class. Keep up the great work!!!"

The 55-year-old, waiting for sentencing next month, has actually apparently been running a weekly session called “Free Video game with Diddy.”

Prisoners state it covers whatever from entrepreneurship to health suggestions, while likewise providing a possibility to “select his brain” about popularity and cash.

Douglas Welch, 42, informed Judge Arun Subramanian that Combs “brings love into the System” and declared the class pressed him to go “harder at my health journey.”

He composed: “Sean Combs brings love into the system.

” I understand due to the fact that considering that he’s been here all the Spanish and black prisoners prepare and hope together, exercise together too …

” Given that he began his class I have actually been going harder at my health journey.”

Another prisoner, Quinton Davis, stated the sessions consisted of “company Management, entrepreneurship and life abilities,” including that Combs had actually even motivated the group to utilize “AI and Chat GPT.”

” It’s a crucial element and inside scoop on how Mr. Combs began with absolutely nothing and ended up being the icon-business magnate he is today,” Davis discussed.

” I likewise found out how to look into things much better by utilizing AI and Chat GPT.”

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A 3rd detainee firmly insisted the rap artist “brings delight and joy to the environment in the system” and declared that “everyone in the system is dealing with and acting favorably towards each other” given that his arrival.

” Since of Mr Combs everyone in the system is dealing with and acting favorably towards each other,” the letter stated.

” Mr Combs cares quite for everybody in here, does not matter what race or age and he is making it his company to do his finest to make an effect.”

A main examination type dated June 10 backs up those radiant reports.

The “Work Efficiency Score– Prisoner” file recognizes Combs as a tutor in System C-B, with a handwritten note applauding: “Outstanding class. Maintain the fantastic work!!!”

A handwritten letter from Douglas Welch to Judge Subramanian about Sean Combs' class.
A letter from an inmate in MDC Brooklyn to Judge Arun Subramanian, praising Mr. Combs' positive influence in the unit.

The case versus Combs

Combs has actually been imprisoned at MDC given that his September 2024 arrest.

He was acquitted in July of headline-grabbing charges consisting of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

However he was founded guilty on 2 counts of breaking the Mann Act after district attorneys stated he organized travel for ladies and escorts throughout state lines for supposed drug-fuelled “freak-offs.”

Sentencing is set up for October 3, 2025.

His attorneys recently submitted a 380-page plea asking Judge Subramanian to enforce no greater than 14 months, which would suggest instant release after time served.

They mentioned what they referred to as “inhumane” prison conditions, his youth injury, and declared development in fighting drug abuse.

Courtroom sketch of Sean "Diddy" Combs reacting to a verdict.
P. Diddy wearing a black tuxedo and bow tie.

Over 100 letters from household and partners were likewise sent, trying to depict him as restored.

District attorneys are anticipated to argue for a far stiffer penalty– apparently 4 to 5 years– and continue to highlight accusations of violence and browbeating versus ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura and another female called “Jane.”

On top of the looming sentencing, Combs is battling several civil suits and reputational fallout from years of abuse and exploitation claims.

In the meantime, however, the prisoners sharing his system have actually provided a noticeably various photo to the judge– among a male they state “modifications the ambiance” in jail.

The trial of Sean “Diddy

DISGRACED music magnate Sean “Diddy

5: The variety of charges versus Combs. His charge sheet consists of one count of racketeering conspiracy, 2 charges of sex trafficking by force, scams or browbeating, and 2 counts of transport to participate in prostitution. Combs has actually pleaded innocent to the supposed offenses.

Twelve: The variety of jurors. 6 alternates will likewise be picked.

2: In March 2024, 2 of Combs’ homes were robbed by the feds. Polices browsed a residential or commercial property in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, that was connected to his production business. Representatives likewise browsed a residential or commercial property in Miami, Florida. Polices were envisioned bring boxes from the disgraced star’s Star Island estate. In September 2024, Combs noted the Los Angeles home for $61.5 million.

1,000: The variety of bottles of infant oil and lube taken by police officers throughout the raids of the hip-hop star’s homes. The materials are declared to be connected to the star’s notorious drug-fueled freak offs.

8: The variety of weeks the trial is anticipated to last.

8: The variety of attorneys on the prosecution group. 7 of which are ladies.

7: The variety of attorneys on Combs’ defense group. Brian Steel, who represented the rap artist Young Goon, becomes part of the defense group.

4: The variety of accusers who will take the stand. Combs’ ex-partner Cassie Ventura, who implicated him of sexual assault and attack, is the prosecution’s star witness. Combs and Ventura had an on-off relationship for over a years. Ventura and Combs chose $20 million a day after the suit was submitted.

15: Combs deals with a minimum sentence of 15 years if he’s founded guilty on the sex trafficking charge.

10: 10 years is the optimum charge for the transport for the functions of prostitution.

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