Sean Diddy Combs set to be released from prison in 2028
The 55-year-old music mogul was given a 50-month sentence earlier this month for flying people around the US and abroad for sexual encounters, including his then-girlfriend and male sex workers, in violation of prostitution laws.
According to Sky News’ US partner NBC News, his expected release date is May 8, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
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Prosecutors had pushed for Combs, serving his first criminal conviction, to serve 11 years in prison.
Combs, who has been detained since his arrest in September 2024, was acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
He pleaded not guilty and maintained his innocence. He has already served half of his sentence, so he will be released in about three years.
The 55-year-old was acquitted of more serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that would have put him in prison for life.
During his sentencing hearing, the Associated Press reported that prosecutor Christy Slavik told Judge Arun Subramanian that not sentencing Combs to further prison time would be allowing him to get away with years of domestic violence.
The judge told the courtroom that a lengthy sentence was needed for “deterrence” and that he was unconvinced that if Combs is released, these crimes wouldn’t happen again.
‘Disgusting, shameful and sick’
Combs, who told a federal district court in New York he admitted his past behaviour was “disgusting, shameful and sick”, is set to appeal the conviction and sentence.
During a seven-week trial, four days of testimony were heard from Cassie, now Cassie Venture Fine, who told the court she was coerced and sometimes blackmailed into sexual encounters with male workers.
Jurors were also shown video clips of Combs dragging and beating Ms Fine in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, following one of those encounters.
She submitted a letter to the judge, ahead of the sentencing, calling Combs a “manipulator” and fearing for her safety if he was immediately released.
