Diddy’s Prison Release Date Ignites Controversy As Mogul Prepares Appeal

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Sean “Diddy” Combs introduces a tribute to “The Godfather” during the 94th Academy Awards at the Dolby Theatre on March 27, 2022. Robert Hanashiro / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
This month, Diddy was sentenced to 50 months behind bars for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

In July of this year, Diddy's criminal trial finally came to an end after roughly a month. Jurors found him not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy and guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was facing up to ten years behind bars for each count, or 20 years total. Ultimately, the judge handed him a sentence of 50 months in prison and five years of supervised release. He was also ordered to pay a $500K fine.

Diddy's attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, filed a notice of appeal Federal District Court of New York last week. The mogul is currently serving his time at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, and a few days ago, his expected release date was revealed thanks to federal records from the Bureau of Prisons. Reportedly, he's set to get out on May 8, 2028.

While this release date is subject to change, it's managed to earn big reactions from social media users. Some think Diddy deserves more time than he got, and others would prefer to see him freed ASAP. “Should be 2038 🫠,” one Instagram commenter claims. “Free Diddy," another writes.

Did Diddy Get Attacked In Jail?

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Sean Combs, photographed in his NYC studio in 2001.

News of Diddy's expected release date comes shortly after a friend of his, Charlucci Finney, alleged that he was the victim of a frightening prison attack. He made the shocking revelation during an interview with Daily Mail this month, claiming that Diddy was uninjured despite the odds.

"He woke up with a knife to his throat," he alleged. "I don't know whether he fought him off or the guards came, I just know that it happened."

"If this guy had wanted to harm him, Sean would have been harmed. It would only take a second to cut his throat with a weapon and kill him," Finney also alleged. "It was probably a way to say: 'Next time you ain't gonna be so lucky.' Everything is intimidation. But with Sean it won't work. Sean is from Harlem."

Social Media Reacts To Diddy's Expected Release Date

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Caroline Fisher is a News Writer at HotNewHipHop from Chicago, Illinois. She started at HNHH this year, and has since spent her time writing about all that is newsworthy in the world of hip-hop. With a drive for hunting down the hottest stories, she enjoys documenting new developments in culture and entertainment. She also has an appreciation for hip-hop and seeks to cover the most important trends and shifts. She has a Bachelor of Arts which she received at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Having graduated in 2022, she majored in English with a concentration in Media, Rhetoric and Cultural Studies. Specializing all things music, pop culture and entertainment, some of her favorite musical artists include Snoop Dogg, OutKast, and Nicki Minaj. When she’s not writing about music she’s also a fan of attending shows, watching the latest movies, staying up-to-date with current events, photography, and poetry.

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