Brooklyn, NY – March 2, 2025 – The Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, a federal facility housing notable inmates such as Sean "Diddy" Combs, Luigi Mangione, and Sam Bankman-Fried, has been thrust into chaos following reports of a violent "race riot" that erupted within its walls. The incident, which occurred on February 22, has led to a facility-wide lockdown, severely restricting inmate privileges and drawing renewed scrutiny to the troubled jail’s conditions.
According to details emerging from federal prison consultant Sam Mangel, speaking on the latest episode of The Trial of Diddy podcast by DailyMail.com, the melee involved "more than 40" individuals. While the high-profile trio—Combs, awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges; Mangione, charged with the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson; and Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for cryptocurrency fraud—were not housed in the area where the riot took place, the entire facility has been placed on "modified operation" status for at least the next month. This lockdown confines inmates to their cells for 23 to 24 hours a day, with limited access to showers, phone calls, and external contact.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) confirmed that the February 22 incident resulted in injuries, with multiple inmates receiving medical assessments and treatment for minor injuries on-site. Two individuals sustained more serious injuries requiring outside medical attention, though specific details about the nature of the riot or the injuries remain scarce. "For privacy, safety, and security reasons, the Federal Bureau of Prisons does not provide detailed information about internal incidents or conditions of confinement," a BOP spokesperson stated.
Mangel, a seasoned prison consultant with clients at MDC, emphasized that Combs, Mangione, and Bankman-Fried are housed in a segregated unit for high-profile inmates, separate from the general population where the riot reportedly occurred. "They’re on a floor with other high-profile individuals who have no interest in getting involved in riots," Mangel explained. "While this keeps them safer, they’re still punished the same as everyone else in the facility." This punitive measure has halted visits from friends and family, though attorney visits remain permitted—a critical lifeline as Combs prepares for his May 5 trial and Mangione faces dual state and federal murder charges.
The lockdown exacerbates already harsh conditions at MDC Brooklyn, a facility long criticized for overcrowding, violence, and neglect. Described by some as "hell on earth," the jail has previously housed infamous figures like R. Kelly and Ghislaine Maxwell, with complaints ranging from rodent infestations to inadequate heating. Combs’ legal team has repeatedly cited these conditions in unsuccessful bail applications, calling them "horrific" and unfit for pre-trial detention.
For now, the lockdown’s impact is palpable. Inmates, including the high-profile trio, are confined to small cells—approximately six by nine feet, with a narrow slat for a window—receiving meals through a slot and limited to sporadic showers. Mangel noted that Combs has been observed engaging in card games like spades with fellow inmates during less restrictive times, hinting at attempts to maintain morale. 17GEN4.com
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