Sean Combs, the hip-hop mogul known as Diddy or Puff Daddy, continues to dominate headlines as he serves his 50-month prison sentence following his federal conviction. On October 3rd, 2025, Combs was sentenced to approximately four years in prison after being found guilty on two counts of transporting women across state lines for prostitution. According to Federal Bureau of Prisons records, his official release date is set for May 8th, 2028.

The split verdict surprised many observers. Combs was acquitted on the most serious charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and conspiracy, yet convicted on the prostitution-related counts. The trial featured months of disturbing testimony and viral evidence, including surveillance footage showing Combs assaulting his ex-partner Cassie Ventura. Legal experts have debated what the divided verdict reveals about the justice system in 2025, questioning whether jurors viewed psychological coercion as real violence or whether celebrity status influenced the outcome.

Since his arrest in September 2024, Combs has been detained at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center. Recent documents obtained by CBS News reveal details of his prison life. He faced disciplinary action for allegedly violating rules against three-person phone calls. Combs has been assigned to work in the chapel and is currently enrolled in a drug treatment program while serving his sentence.

The music mogul's legal team filed a notice of appeal in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, with details of the appeal to be submitted at a later date. Combs has already served approximately one year behind bars, which means he could potentially be released in less than three years after receiving credit for time served.

Speculation emerged in October that President Donald Trump might commute Combs' sentence after reports claimed the president was deliberating the matter. However, a White House spokesperson firmly denied these claims on October 21st, stating there is zero truth to the story. Trump had previously acknowledged that Combs requested a pardon, though the president expressed reservations given Combs' past criticism of him.

The case has captivated public attention throughout 2025, sparking broader conversations about accountability, power, and celebrity in the American justice system. As Combs continues his prison term, his legal team pursues appeals while the public remains divided on the verdict's implications.

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