Rapper Sean Combs, known as Diddy, received a 50-month prison sentence for transportation for prostitution, in violation of the Mann Act. The sentencing took place in the United States, with credit for one year already served in pretrial detention. Release is scheduled for May 8, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons record.
Combs faced trial in July 2025, where he was found guilty on two lesser charges related to the crime. The waiting period for trial reduced the effective sentence to about three years and two months. The decision followed probation recommendations between 70 and 87 months.
- Conviction: 50 months total.
- Credit: 12 months of prior detention.
- Release: May 8, 2028.
Trial details
The process included testimonies from former partners. Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, testified for four days about physical and psychological aggressions over 11 years of relationship. Evidence presented to the jury involved photos of injuries and videos of incidents.
Another key element was a 2016 video, captured in a Los Angeles hotel, showing Combs assaulting Ventura during an event described as a sexual marathon. The material reinforced accusations of coercion and drug use.
Main charges
Combs was indicted in September 2024 in New York for sex trafficking and racketeering. The initial charges expanded to Mann Act violations, focusing on transporting individuals for prostitution. The July verdict confirmed guilt on specific transportation items.
The prosecution highlighted patterns of behavior involving multiple women. Witnesses reported forced participation in prolonged activities with escorts.
Court statements
Combs addressed the jury for 10 minutes before sentencing. He apologized to ex-girlfriends Cassie Ventura and another witness identified as Jane. The victims participated actively in the process as living evidence.
The defense argued for a minimum sentence, citing time already served. Judges considered the defendant’s history in the music and fashion industry.
Prison record
The Federal Bureau of Prisons updated Combs’ status with the exact release date. The calculation includes credit days for potential good conduct. The facility is in a federal location in the US.
- Original sentence: 50 months.
- Reduction: Detention awaiting trial.
- Projection: Release in 2028.
Visual evidence
Videos and photos entered as central evidence. One hotel recording showed physical violence in 2016. Images of Ventura’s injuries date from various periods of the relationship.
The jury analyzed digital and testimonial materials. The combination led to a quick conviction in July.
Sentence and recommendations
The 50-month sentence fell below the suggested range of 70 to 87 months. Fines accompanied the lesser charges. The judge weighed mitigating factors such as temporal credit.
Combs maintains federal prisoner status until the marked date.
The case involved multiple jurisdictions, starting in Los Angeles and moving to New York. Federal authorities manage the entire sentence fulfillment. Release will occur without known additional public conditions at this time. The Prisons Department confirms the projection without recent changes.