Sean Diddy, Luigi Mangione suffer new blow in Brooklyn jail, put on lockdown under ‘modified operation’

A 'race riot' broke out in the Brooklyn jail where Diddy and Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are being held.

Updated on: Mar 2, 2025, 23:14:10 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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A 'race riot' broke out in the Brooklyn jail where disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, are being held. The duo will now not be allowed to have any visits from their friends and family members for at least a month.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Luigi Mangione (AP)

Federal prison expert Sam Mangel stated in the latest episode of Daily Mail's podcast, The Trial of Diddy, that the Metropolitan Detention Center has been under lockdown since last week in the wake of the riot that involved “more than 40” individuals.

For at least the following month, the whole Brooklyn facility was put on “modified operation,” despite the fact that prisoners like Combs, Mangione, and Sam Bankman-Fried were not kept in the vicinity where the incident took place.

Diddy and Mangione on lockdown?

Speaking to Daily Mail, Mangle revealed that Diddy has been put on lockdown for at least 23 out of 24 hours. He further said that the authorities may allow him to make a phone call or take a shower 3 times in one week.

He can engage in reading in his cell if he wants to work out there. “There are no TV's and that's where he is and will be for the next month other than legal visits. I know my client as well as other clients.”

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Were Diddy and Mangione involved in the riot?

Mangle highlighted that Diddy and Mangione were not involved in the riot and they are now residing in the general population area.

They are now being kept on a floor that is actually isolated from the rest of the building, he said during the podcast, adding that “Now, they are punished the same as everyone else in the facility. unfortunately, while fortunately why they might be safe.”

According to Federal Bureau of Prison officials, the incident in the Brooklyn jail on February 22 resulted in injuries.

The facility provided medical evaluations and minor injury treatment to a number of inmates, Federal Bureau of Prisons spokesman Donald Murphy told Daily Mail.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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