Sean “Diddy” Combs’ anticipated release from federal prison has been moved to April 25, 2028, more than five weeks earlier than previously scheduled, according to updated records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons. The revised date marks the latest shift in the timeline for the music mogul’s release, as he continues to serve a 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey.
Combs, 56, was convicted in July 2025 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, following a high-profile seven-week trial where he was acquitted of more serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The case centered around allegations of so-called “freak-offs” involving former partners, including singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, and male escorts. He is currently appealing both his sentencing and the federal statute under which he was convicted, with a hearing scheduled for April.
The initial projected release date following sentencing was May 8, 2028, but was later adjusted to June 4, 2028. Reports from CBS and TMZ at the time suggested the delay may have been linked to alleged prison rule violations, claims that Combs’ representatives denied. The Bureau of Prisons does not publicly detail the reasons for individual sentence adjustments.
Enrollment in RDAP Contributed to Earlier Release
The latest adjustment to Combs’ release date appears to be connected to his participation in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP), a nine-month initiative available at Fort Dix. Successful completion of RDAP can reduce an inmate’s sentence by up to one year. Judge Arun Subramanian approved Combs’ eligibility for the program in October 2025, and he enrolled the following month. “He’s taking his time there seriously and working every day toward healing and coming home,” a spokesperson stated to Rolling Stone.
Combs began serving his sentence at Fort Dix in October 2025, after being transferred from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York City. His legal team had requested the transfer, citing Fort Dix’s access to drug rehabilitation schemes. He has been working in the prison’s chapel library during his incarceration.
Background of the Case and Arrest
Combs was arrested in September 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The allegations stemmed from claims made by multiple women, including Ventura, who testified during the trial about years of alleged abuse and forced sexual acts. While acquitted of the most severe charges, the two prostitution-related convictions resulted in the 50-month sentence.
Federal prosecutors had initially sought a sentence exceeding 11 years for Combs. At sentencing, Judge Subramanian initially calculated a projected release date of May 8, 2028. The Bureau of Prisons later revised that date to June 4, 2028, before the most recent adjustment to April 25, 2028.
Even as he serves his sentence, Combs continues to pursue legal challenges. He is appealing his conviction and the underlying law, seeking to overturn the outcome of the trial. The upcoming April hearing will address these appeals.
The case has drawn significant media attention and sparked conversations about accountability and the complexities of navigating allegations of sexual misconduct within the entertainment industry.
As Combs nears the completion of his sentence, the focus will shift to his post-release plans and the potential impact of his legal battles on his future. The outcome of his appeals could significantly alter the landscape of the case and its implications.
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