in solitary
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has reportedly been placed in solitary confinement following allegations in an NBC News report of his lavish federal prison lifestyle.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Having been arrested in Hungary in 2019, he was extradited to Portugal and has at various points been in solitary confinement, under house arrest and in witness protection.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2026
Mr. Lai remains in solitary confinement and ill health, with only 45 minutes a day for exercise outside his cell.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
The judge erred in finding there was a substantial chance Patterson would be held in solitary confinement for years to come, and this "infected" his decision, the prosecution argued.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
“But Manolo’s in solitary, and Leandro’s still deciding on a job for El Jefe. So! They’re both—shall we say—unavailable.”
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
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