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

Mar. 15, 2025

Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo:Shareif Ziyadat/Getty

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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.

As he was leaving the courtroom, Combs addressed spectators again, saying “Happy holidays, y’all,” according to ABC News.

Sean “Diddy” Combs.Dia Dipasupil/Getty

Dia Dipasupil/Getty

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Combs is expected to return to court on March 17 andwill spend the holiday season behind barsafter withdrawinghis 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 hisSeptember arreston federal charges including, sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty.

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.

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source: people.com