Sean 'Diddy' Combs Gets Earlier Prison Release Date
Sean "Diddy" Combs is now scheduled for release from federal prison on April 25, 2028 — several weeks ahead of his previously listed date of June 8, 2028. The change appears on the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, and while the bureau has not commented officially, such shifts are common when inmates earn credit for good behavior or time already served.
Where Combs Is Serving His Sentence
The 56-year-old music mogul is incarcerated at FCI Fort Dix, a federal correctional facility in New Jersey. He is serving a 50-month sentence following his 2025 federal conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
What He Was Convicted Of — and What He Wasn't
Combs was acquitted on the more serious charges brought against him — sex trafficking and racketeering — in his summer federal sex-crimes trial. Prosecutors had pushed for an 11-year sentence. His defense team asked the judge for just 14 months. The court ultimately handed down the 50-month term.
His conviction centers on the transportation of two former girlfriends — recording artist Casandra "Cassie" Ventura Fine and an anonymous woman identified as "Jane" — as well as sex workers, for the intent of prostitution.
Key Moments From the Trial
Ventura Fine's testimony was among the most closely watched moments of the proceedings. The recording artist and former longtime girlfriend provided emotional accounts of alleged abuse during her time with Combs. Rapper Kid Cudi, who was once romantically linked to Ventura Fine, also testified, alleging that Combs broke into his home.
Combs' Own Words Before Sentencing
Ahead of sentencing, Combs wrote directly to the judge. In the letter, he said he had gotten sober for the first time in 25 years, had been attending therapy, and had launched a mentorship program for fellow inmates. His legal team has since filed an appeal in December, asking a federal appeals court to overturn the conviction and order his immediate release.
Civil Lawsuits Still Pending
Beyond the criminal case, Combs continues to face more than 70 civil lawsuits filed across the country. He has consistently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct. The outcome of his appeal, combined with the volume of civil litigation, means his legal situation is far from resolved even as his projected release date moves closer.
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