#Socialites, get into this: The feds are making some serious moves at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, where none other than Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently locked up. This Monday, investigators from multiple federal agencies kicked off an “interagency operation” aimed at tackling the escalating issues plaguing the troubled facility.
The jail has been under fire for some time now, facing intense scrutiny over horrific living conditions, rampant violence, along with a string of fatalities that have left many extremely concerned, NBC news reports. The Justice Department and Bureau of Prisons are under pressure to sort out these issues and hold those responsible accountable rather than sweeping these issues under the rug.
Inmates at the Brooklyn lockup have been sounding off about the chaos inside for a while now. Between the violence, conditions, as well as staff shortages. There’s also been complaints about drugs and contraband sneaking in—sometimes with the help of those sworn to protect them. Others complain that they’re stuck in their cells, unable to make calls, take showers, or even get some exercise, all while lockdowns become a regular part of their reality. As the Bureau of Prisons stated Monday, the feds—including the inspector general’s office—descended on the MDC, with a clear mission: “designed to achieve our shared goal of maintaining a safe environment for both our employees and the incarcerated individuals housed at MDC Brooklyn.”
However, prison officials were tight-lipped about the specifics of what the operation entails, keeping the details close to the chest for now.
In a statement, the Bureau emphasized that this operation was planned well in advance and reassured that there was “no active threat.” However, they’ve opted not to spill any more details until the operation wraps up, citing the need to maintain security and integrity throughout the process, the news site notes.
Situated in an industrial zone on the Brooklyn waterfront, the MDC mainly serves as a holding facility for individuals awaiting trial in federal courts. Among its current residents is Diddy, who is facing serious racketeering and sexual assault charges and is set to return to court in May.
