Sean 'Diddy' Combs Appears in Court, Judge Says He Doesn't Want 'Last-Minute Surprise' Before Trial

Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo:Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Sean “Diddy” Combsreturned to court in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 18, where a federal judge implored the rap mogul’s defense team to avoid any “surprises.” Combs, donning a khaki prison jumpsuit, appeared in federal court in Manhattan in front of Judge Arun Subramanian for a status conference in the government’s case accusing him of sex trafficking. Combs has sincewithdrawn his appeal for bailandwill spend the holiday season behind bars.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Files $50 Million Defamation Lawsuit Against Accuser for Exposing Alleged Sex Tapes with Celebrities

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo:Paras Griffin/Getty Paras Griffin/Getty Sean “Diddy” Combshas filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against accuser Courtney Burgess, his attorney Ariel Mitchell and Nextstar Media Group, the parent company of television network NewsNation. Combs' attorneys filed the lawsuit in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, Jan. 22, alleging the defendants deliberately fabricated and amplified false claims about him for financial gain, and that NewsNation broadcasted the allegations without conducting proper due diligence.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Mouthed 'You Okay?' to Son During Court Appearance: Report

Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo:Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Shareif Ziyadat/Getty WhenSean “Diddy” Combsappeared in federal court in Manhattan on Wednesday, Dec. 18, the music mogul apparently addressed his son and other spectators, according toABC News. Dressed in a khaki prison jumpsuit, the 55-year-oldattended a status hearingin the government’s case accusing him of sex trafficking. A source close to Combs tells PEOPLE that he is “fit, healthy, and fully focused on his defense.” “He has been very active, remains in good spirits, and, as always, he was happy to see his children,” the source adds.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sued by 2 Women Who Claim They Were Sexually Assaulted at Trump Hotel

Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Day 1 of 2023 Invest Fest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 26, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.Photo:Paras Griffin/Getty Paras Griffin/Getty Sean “Diddy” Combsis accused of sexually assaulting two women on multiple occasions in the late 1990s. Both Jane Does allege that they were active in the hip-hop scene through the 1980s and 1990s, so they often crossed paths with Combs. The first Jane Doe alleged in her filing that Combs sexually assaulted her in multiple states, including California.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sues Peacock Over Documentary, Claiming It 'Maliciously and Recklessly Broadcast Lies'

Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo:Dia Dipasupil/Getty Dia Dipasupil/Getty Sean “Diddy” Combsis suing NBC and Peacock after the network aired a documentary detailing his rise to power in the music industry and the spate of sexual misconduct allegations trailing him. The suit claims that Combs, who is currently facing federal sex crime charges, was defamed inDiddy: The Making of a Bad Boy, which features interviews with themusic mogul’s accusersas well as other former associates, including singerAl B.