Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to Federal Prison
(UPI) — Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to approximately 3 1/2 years in federal prison, which is about six months less than originally expected, according to inmate records.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has set his expected release date for May 8, 2028.
Combs, 55, has been in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, since September 17, following his arrest. His total time in prison will be just under 44 months.
He was convicted in Manhattan on July 2 and sentenced on October 4 to 50 months for two counts related to interstate prostitution. Prosecutors sought an 11-year sentence.
Combs was credited for his time spent in custody during the trial phase. Although he remains in the detention center, his attorneys are requesting a transfer to a lower-security federal facility in New Jersey, citing its drug treatment program as beneficial for him.
“I have made many mistakes in my life and I am no longer running away from them,” he expressed in a four-page letter to District Judge Arun Subramanian. “I truly regret the hurt I’ve caused, but I know that saying ‘sorry’ will never erase the pain.”
Before his sentencing, Combs appealed to the judge, asking for the chance to be a better father, son, and leader in his community, emphasizing his desire for help to improve himself. “I don’t want to disappoint God or my family,” he stated.
Judge Subramanian commented on how Combs had exerted control over the victim “physically, emotionally, and psychologically.”
“There is light at the end of the tunnel,” the judge remarked, adding that the letters he received indicated that many care about Combs and that they’d provide support during this difficult time.
He lauded Combs as a self-made artist who had “inspired and uplifted the community.”
The judge expressed gratitude to the victims who came forward, assuring them that their bravery would be recognized by their families in the future.
Recently, Combs’ legal team filed a notice of appeal regarding the conviction and sentence. Should Judge Subramanian deny the appeal, it may escalate to a three-judge panel in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.
Combs was acquitted of more severe charges, including extortion and sex trafficking, and maintains his not-guilty stance. This marks his first conviction.
In addition to prison time, he faces a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release. His net worth is reportedly around $400 million.
Upon release, Combs will be mandated to participate in regular meetings with his probation officer and abstain from drug use.
