“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Begs Judge for Freedom: Rap Mogul Pushes for Release on ‘Time Served’ After Prostitution Conviction—Could He Walk Free Next Month?”
Sean “Diddy” Combs, once one of the most powerful figures in music and business, is now fighting for his freedom as his legal team urges a federal judge to release him based on “time served.” The 55-year-old mogul has spent nearly 13 months behind bars at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center following his July conviction on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for the purpose of prostitution, a violation of the federal Mann Act.
While Combs was acquitted of the more explosive charges — including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking — the guilty verdict still carries serious consequences. Now, with his October 3 sentencing date fast approaching, the defense is pushing for leniency, arguing that the time he has already spent incarcerated should suffice as punishment.
In a legal filing this week, Combs’ attorneys asked Judge Arun Subramanian to impose a sentence of no more than 14 months, effectively paving the way for their client’s release within days or weeks. They argue that the former hip-hop titan has already endured significant personal and professional losses. “He has lost his reputation, his livelihood, and his businesses. The past year has been punishment enough,” the filing states.
The legal team has also outlined a post-release plan that includes strict supervised release conditions such as therapy, counseling, and drug and mental health treatment, suggesting that continued incarceration is unnecessary. Their pitch frames Combs as a man who has already “paid the price” and now deserves the chance to rebuild his life under close monitoring.
But prosecutors are expected to push back. Federal authorities have consistently painted Combs as someone who abused his wealth and influence to exploit women, and they may argue that time served is far too lenient for a crime that reflects systemic misconduct. Public opinion also weighs heavily in the case — with critics pointing out that celebrities often receive lighter treatment than average defendants.
For Combs, the stakes could not be higher. A release in early October would allow him to walk out of prison before the year’s end, but a harsher ruling could extend his incarceration significantly. His case has already shaken the music and business worlds, upending deals, partnerships, and decades of brand-building.
The courtroom drama is set to intensify as the sentencing date nears. Supporters argue that Combs’ fall from grace, financial ruin, and time behind bars have been punishment enough. Detractors insist that anything less than a substantial prison sentence would undermine justice.
As Judge Subramanian weighs both sides, the question hangs in the balance: Will Sean “Diddy” Combs walk free after just over a year, or will he spend much longer behind bars? The answer, expected in just over a week, could mark one of the most dramatic final acts in a saga that has already gripped the nation.
