Judge Fast-Tracks Diddy’s Appeal as Rap Mogul Faces Prison Trouble
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been making headlines again—this time, not for his music, but for his legal battles and life behind bars. A federal judge has just granted his request to speed up the appeal process, giving his legal team a chance to fight back against his 50-month prison sentence. The decision, made by Judge Beth Robinson of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, comes only days after Diddy was moved to the Fort Dix federal prison in New Jersey, where he began serving his sentence for two counts of interstate prostitution—violations under the Mann Act.
Judge Robinson approved an expedited schedule that could see Diddy’s case argued as soon as April next year. According to the court order, Diddy’s defense team has until December 23 to file its appeal brief, while the U.S. government’s response is due by February 20. A reply from Diddy’s attorneys would then follow by March 13. If the schedule holds, oral arguments could begin shortly after. His lawyers hope this accelerated timeline could shorten the time he spends behind bars.
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Diddy, who is 56, was convicted earlier this year after a lengthy and closely watched trial. The jury found him guilty of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution but acquitted him of the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking by force or coercion. Prosecutors had accused him of running what they called a “criminal enterprise,” claiming he coerced women into drug-fueled sexual encounters—allegations that Diddy has repeatedly denied. His legal team insists the Mann Act was misused in his case, calling it a relic of an outdated era being unfairly applied to consensual adult relationships.
At the same time, TMZ recently reported that Diddy got into trouble inside Fort Dix after being caught drinking homemade alcohol, a mix reportedly brewed from Fanta, sugar, and apples. While such incidents aren’t uncommon in low-security prisons, it drew attention because Diddy had told the judge before sentencing that he’d been sober for the first time in 25 years and was committed to personal change. “The old me died in jail, and a new version of me was reborn,” he had written to the court, expressing remorse and a desire to rebuild his life.
Despite the setback, the rap mogul remains focused on his appeal. He’s already served about 14 months since his arrest in September 2024, and his release date is currently set for May 8, 2028. However, with good behavior or participation in rehabilitation programs, he could earn an earlier release. For now, all eyes are on the appeals court, where Diddy’s legal team is preparing to argue that his conviction should be overturned—or at least that his sentence should be reduced.
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