​During the hearing Wednesday, Diddy was looking for his family members in the audience but they came late. When they arrived, Diddy turned to them and gestured "You OK?". One of his sons responded with a nod and a fist over his heart, ABC News reported. Diddy will spend the holidays at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn jail as he is next due in court on March 17, 2025.
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