Sean “Diddy” Combs’ release date has changed once again.
According to records from the Federal Bureau of Prisons obtained by TopMob News, the rapper—currently in prison for prostitution-related convictions—will now be released on April 15, 2028. He was originally sentenced to 50 months.
Combs is now scheduled to be released 10 days earlier than previously planned. His release date was already moved up this month from June 4, 2028, to April 25, 2028. He’s been incarcerated at Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey, since late October.
TopMob News has contacted representatives for both Sean Combs and the Bureau of Prisons, but has not yet received a response.
Last October, Sean “Diddy” Combs, the 56-year-old founder of Bad Boy Records, received a sentence of over four years in prison, factoring in time already served. He will also be under supervised release for five years and must pay a $500,000 fine.
According to NBC News, the judge explained their sentencing decision by stating that the prosecution’s recommended 135 months was too long, while the defense’s suggestion of 14 months wasn’t long enough.
Before his sentencing, the rapper shared his remorse for his past deeds.
In court, Combs admitted his behavior was ‘disgusting, shameful, and sick.’ He explained he was severely affected by drugs, felt out of control, and desperately needed help, but didn’t receive it, according to NBC News.
He went on to say that he’d lost all respect for himself and felt completely crushed. He admitted to feeling intense self-loathing and that he felt utterly stripped bare. He expressed sincere remorse for everything, regardless of what others might think.
Recently, musician Usher discussed the lasting impact Sean Combs has had on the music industry.
In a recent interview with Forbes, the singer said she believes some talented people face unfair prosecution and don’t receive the recognition they deserve. She specifically stated she doesn’t share the negative views surrounding Sean Combs, as her personal experience with him was different from what’s been publicly reported.
He acknowledged that everyone has weaknesses, but emphasized the significant impact this man had, not just as a Black entrepreneur and businessman, but as someone who successfully turned concepts into real-world achievements for all of us.
Read on for a look back at all the revelations from Combs’ federal trial.
At the hearing on October 3, 2025, the judge sentenced him to over four years in prison—specifically, 50 months—along with a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release.
The musician publicly apologized to Cassie Ventura and a woman identified as Jane during his sentencing hearing on October 3rd. This was the first time he had spoken about the case in court.
Combs acknowledged that the trauma of domestic violence would stay with him for life. He described his behavior as appalling and deeply regrettable, admitting he was struggling with severe drug addiction and a lack of control. He stated he needed help, didn’t receive it, and takes full responsibility for his actions, offering no justification.
He went on to share how the case has impacted him.
Looking back, it’s clear he was just a person, doing what he thought was best, but he got carried away with wanting more and letting his pride take over. The consequences were devastating. He ended up losing everything – his freedom, the chance to be a present father to his kids, and the ability to care for his mother. His businesses failed, his career was over, and his good name was ruined. But the worst part, he says, was losing his own self-respect. He feels completely broken and humbled, admitting he truly dislikes who he’s become. He feels like everything has been stripped away, leaving him with nothing.
Judge Arun Subramanian set Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sentencing for October 3, 2025. The judge also refused to grant Combs bail before the sentencing, explaining that his history of violent behavior meant he should stay in jail.
Okay, so the trial is finally over, and honestly, I’ve been glued to every update. It’s so complicated, but basically, Diddy wasn’t convicted of the really big stuff, like being part of a criminal enterprise or trafficking Cassie and ‘Jane’. But… he was found guilty of driving those women across state lines for… well, for prostitution. His lawyer just gave a statement, and it’s just… a lot to process. I’m still trying to wrap my head around it all, honestly. It feels like a mixed verdict, and I’m just completely exhausted from following this whole thing.
Attorney Douglas Wigdor stated on July 2nd that the legal proceedings began when his client, Cassie Ventura, bravely filed a lawsuit in November 2023. While the jury didn’t find enough evidence to convict Combs of sex trafficking, Ventura’s actions allowed them to find him liable for transporting someone for the purpose of prostitution. Wigdor believes Ventura’s courage has had a lasting impact on both the entertainment industry and the pursuit of justice.
Acknowledging the accusations—to which Combs has pleaded not guilty—Wigdor emphasized, “We firmly stand by and support our client, who demonstrated incredible bravery during this process.”
Wigdor also commended Ventura for her testimony, as she was one of 34 witnesses during the nearly month-long trial involving Combs.
He stated that she demonstrated incredible courage by exposing the harmful behavior of influential men and the long history of unchecked misconduct. He emphasized that this case clearly shows the need for significant change, and they remain committed to supporting survivors.
When the verdict came in – Combs was found not guilty on three of the five charges against him – he dropped to his knees and bowed his head as if in prayer, NBC News reporters in the courtroom observed. He had faced a potential life sentence if convicted on all counts.
According to reports, Combs’ family members were in the courtroom and reacted with applause and cheers to the outcome. His lawyers embraced each other, and Combs shared a hug with his attorney, Brian Steel.
After three days of discussion, the jury of twelve reached a decision in the sex trafficking trial against Combs on July 2nd. They found him guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for the purpose of prostitution, involving both a former girlfriend, Ventura, and another woman known only as “Jane.”
Sean Combs was acquitted of one charge of conspiring to commit racketeering and two counts of sex trafficking, despite having previously entered a plea of not guilty to all accusations.
Oh my gosh, you won’t BELIEVE the drama! So, the jury – I’ve been following this case SO closely – they told Judge Subramanian, he’s amazing by the way, that they were totally stuck on the racketeering charge the day before they had to decide. They said some of them just wouldn’t budge, they had their minds made up! Judge Subramanian was so great, he really encouraged them to keep talking it over. And then, hours after they started again the next day, they finally reached a verdict! I was on the edge of my seat, seriously!
During her nearly five-hour closing argument to the jury, prosecutor Christy Slavik asserted that Sean “Diddy” Combs used intimidation, force, and control to achieve his goals.
She explained that he was incredibly stubborn and always got his way. He acted as if everything and everyone belonged to him, and expected to be served.
Slavik highlighted two instances of alleged abuse by Combs: a physical assault on his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in 2016, and a more recent alleged assault in 2024 on a girlfriend who is being referred to as “Jane” during the trial.
Although these two events happened eight years apart, she explained they are connected. They represent different parts of the same overall story – the story of Sean Combs and the criminal organization he ran with the help of his close associates.
The criminal group consistently fulfilled the defendant’s wishes using a calculated pattern of violence, intimidation, and control, she explained. The defendant believed he could conceal his crimes by relying on the silence and shame of others, and he thought his celebrity, money, and influence would protect him from legal consequences.
Slavik claimed that during the trial, Combs benefited from a large team of assistants dedicated to fulfilling his every need, enhancing his image, and shielding him from any negative publicity.
The prosecutors asked the court for permission to change some details of their arguments about the attempted arson and kidnapping.
Despite still being charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking – including allegations of kidnapping and arson – prosecutors have clarified the charges. In a letter dated June 24th, they stated they’ve removed specific instructions related to attempted kidnapping under California and New York laws, attempted arson under California law, and assisting with sex trafficking.
The government stated it hopes that using simpler language will make the instructions easier to follow and prevent misunderstandings.
Combs told JudgeSubramanian that he will not take the stand during his sex trafficking trial.
The judge made it clear that whether or not the defendant chose to testify, no one – not even the jurors – could assume his guilt based on his silence.
Combs admitted he discussed with his team whether or not to testify, but insisted the final decision was entirely his own.
“I’ve thought this through carefully, and this is what I’ve decided,” he told the judge. “It’s my decision, and I stand by it.”
Sean Combs’ lawyer, Teny Garagos, informed the judge that both the defense and prosecution anticipate their closing arguments will each last at least four hours.
After several days of testimony from Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Joseph Cerciello, the prosecution rested its case on June 24th. The defense team for Combs has announced they will not call any witnesses and will instead base their arguments on the evidence already presented.
During his testimony on June 23rd, the jury saw explicit videos believed to be from events Sean “Diddy” Combs called “freak offs.” These videos were presented as evidence, according to NBC News reporters who were present in the courtroom.
The agent reported finding fifty explicit videos from 2021 and 2022, but the jury only viewed two of them, using headphones and individual screens.
In voicemails to his former chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, Sean Combs outlined several requests he made while staying at a hotel in November 2021. These included asking for more baby oil, which he said he frequently used during moments of intense emotional distress.
He told Khorram, “Have them call me before they start driving here.” Then, seemingly surprised to be out, he added, “I can’t believe I’m out. Load twenty bottles into this vehicle.”
Khorram agreed to stay at the hotel one extra night and let them know the baby oil was just outside the door.
According to text messages, his ex-employee told him she was setting up an IV drip for him and Jane, which he’d previously used to recover after intense competitions, as revealed in the group chat.
She also made sure that there were Plan-B pills, an emergency contraceptive, in his nightstand.
The jury saw text messages between Combs and Ventura where Ventura openly described the emotional and psychological harm she claimed she suffered due to the alleged abuse.
In March 2017, after Combs suggested they take a break from their on-again, off-again relationship (which lasted from 2007 to 2018), Ventura responded that she didn’t want to, explaining she didn’t want to be criticized for standing up for herself and felt Combs made her feel unimportant.
In another instance, she further accused her ex of physically assaulting her.
In a letter from May, Ventura wrote that she offered him her love, but when she briefly looked away, he engaged in self-destructive behavior and physically assaulted her, dragging her by her hair. She stated she was 30 years old and that the situation had become serious, describing a feeling of dissociation and being captivated by a sense of inner beauty even during the painful experience.
Brendan Paul, who worked as Sean Combs’ assistant from 2022 to 2024, testified that he bought drugs for Combs several times. These drugs included marijuana, 2C, cocaine, ketamine, and ecstasy.
Paul explained that they would contact the drug dealer by text, and the dealer would then come to one of their houses. He said he initially met the dealer through text messages or phone calls, and also mentioned being fired from jobs multiple times for things like forgetting his Lululemon fanny pack.
However, Paul vehemently denied being a “drug mule” for the rap mogul.
On June 18th, Judge Subramanian ended court for the day because one of the jurors was unable to return due to illness. Court will also be closed on June 19th for the Juneteenth holiday.
The judge announced that a juror is ill and unable to attend today. They experienced dizziness and had to leave. Because this juror is part of the main jury panel, the judge stated they won’t be able to continue with the trial today.
The judge said it’s not yet known if the juror’s dizziness, nausea, and headaches are short-term or will continue, but they will keep an eye on the situation.
As a dedicated follower of the case, I learned that because of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19th, Judge Subramanian has scheduled a shorter session for June 20th. We’ll be back in court from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to continue the trial.
Just after Judge Subramanian removed Juror No. 6 due to inconsistencies about where they live, another juror is now potentially facing removal. This juror is accused of discussing the case with a previous coworker. The judge questioned the juror and asked to examine their phone, according to NBC News.
By the end of the court session on June 16, a decision about whether to dismiss the member hadn’t been reached.
Kanye West showed up at the New York City courthouse on June 13th to support Sean Combs. He was there for about half an hour, briefly stopping by the waiting area but didn’t go into the courtroom itself. The courtroom is reserved for Combs’ family, lawyers, and members of the media and public who have been waiting in line for hours.
Jane remembered a fight they had after she took a trip to Las Vegas with a fellow rapper and his wife.
Okay, so I’ve been following this case obsessively, and the latest testimony is just…wow. Apparently, she said it all started with her reaching out to Anton, this guy P. Diddy and her used to hire – like, a professional. And then things escalated to this unbelievably disturbing level. She described a situation during a trip where a group of people – I can’t even say it – watched Anton having sex with someone in a hotel room. It’s just…horrifying and I can’t stop thinking about it. The details are just so shocking and disturbing.
Jane informed Combs’ lawyer, Geragos, that the music executive was angry after he believed she had been at a sexually suggestive gathering with another man.
On the 21st day of the Combs trial, a prosecutor named Maurene Comey told the court her team wants to dismiss one of the jurors.
She told Judge Subramanian, just before the jury came in, that they were hesitant to submit the letter because it seemed dishonest and raised significant concerns for them.
Defense lawyer Alexandra Shapiro – noting that Juror No. 6 is one of the Black jurors – requested a day or two to prepare a written response and review relevant legal precedents.
Judge Subramanian stated he would postpone addressing any logistical issues concerning the juror until a ruling is reached.
On June 10th, Jane and Garagos had a heated discussion where Garagos implied the witness was exchanging sexual favors for expensive gifts.
Attorney Mark Geragos reviewed text messages from November 2021 between Jane Doe and Sean Combs. The messages revealed that Doe was distressed by Combs having sexual relations with other women. She specifically questioned him in the texts about whether he had given one of these women a Chanel bag after they had sex.
Jane said that she didn’t get a Chanel purse from Combs, telling Garagos that she “got trauma.”
When the attorney asked what a Bottega bag was, she replied, “I’m sure you have one.”
And when Geragos asked how much the item costs, Jane asked, “How much does my body cost?”
Jane was granted a 10-minute break following the exchange.
Jane stated that in 2022, after researching their relationship, she came to believe Combs engaged in, or was interested in, cuckoldry – a practice where someone derives pleasure from their partner having sexual relations with another person.
She explained that the research helped her better understand why people enjoyed watching their partners with other men. She was trying to thoroughly explore all the reasons behind that enjoyment.
The witness suggested that Combs’ interest in “hotel nights,” which closely resembled Ventura’s private encounters, might stem from Combs exploring his own sexual identity.
As a longtime observer, I’ve noticed something really interesting. It seems like some people, the ones labeled ‘cucks,’ might actually have hidden interests they’re too embarrassed to explore on their own. Instead of acting on those desires themselves, they seem to live vicariously through the women they’re with, almost using them to satisfy a curiosity they can’t admit to having.
Jane stated she’d given the name “Trifecta” to Paul, an escort she and Combs hired several times, because she likened their sexual relationship to the winning teamwork of famous basketball players.
“I was Kobe Bryant and Paul was Shaq [O’Neil],” she told jurors. “Combs was Michael Jordan.”
I remember her talking about Paul – she said he was genuinely a kind person. And honestly, it was heartbreaking to hear her explain that even when she felt she had to turn to escorts, she at least wanted someone who felt good to be around, someone with a positive vibe.
Jane stated that the relationship between Combs and Khorram caused problems in her own romantic involvement with the music executive.
Jane explained that Khorram was constantly with Sean, which created problems in their relationship. She felt Khorram had strong feelings for her, and that those feelings affected how Sean behaved towards her.
On June 10th, Judge Subramanian rejected a request from Combs’ lawyers to halt the trial. The lawyers claimed that Ventura and her friend, Bryana Bongolan, falsely stated that Combs had threatened to drop Bongolan from a 17th-floor balcony.
His attorneys argued in court documents that the prosecution engaged in misconduct by presenting false testimony, and they previously attempted to have the trial halted with a similar motion that was unsuccessful.
According to a recent letter, the government presented evidence in court that they either knew was false or should have known was false. This evidence concerned their claim that Mr. Combs threatened Bryana Bongolan by holding her over the balcony of Cassie Ventura’s apartment in September 2016. Because of this, the letter argues the court should declare a mistrial to prevent an unjust conviction.
Jane alleged that the rap mogul had beaten her for hours June 2024.
Jane stated that an argument with Combs started because he was seeing a much younger woman – 25 years his junior, she said. This argument escalated, leading Jane to call him a deeply offensive name and physically push his head against their kitchen counter.
The witness testified that she hid in the bedroom while Sean Combs tried to break down the door – photos of the damage were shown in court. She stated that while attempting to escape, Combs kicked her in the thigh, causing her to fall.
She told the prosecutors that he pinned her to the ground in a chokehold, lifted her off her feet, and she struggled to breathe, desperately trying to escape his hold.
Jane stated she fled her house and hid behind an outside wall for about two hours, hoping he would go away, but he didn’t. They then went back to his house, and she says she curled up in the backyard to shield herself while Combs reportedly attacked her.
I’ve been following this case so closely, and honestly, hearing Jane’s testimony just broke my heart. She said it all started when he allegedly hit her, and then it just became a nightmare. She told the court he just kept punching her head, and then started kicking her while yelling… it was awful. She said he wouldn’t stop, just kept hitting and hitting. I can’t even imagine how terrifying that must have been for her.
She alleged that he told her that she was “trying to take him away from his kids and his family.”
She testified that she told him, “No, I don’t want that. Please just leave me alone. Please stop.” She said he then grabbed her arm and hair, and began dragging her back towards the house, pulling her by her hair and arm.
Jane reported that after the incident, she had two raised bumps about the size of golf balls on her forehead and a black eye.
Jane stated that agents from Homeland Security Investigations raided her home – which Sean Combs had paid for in March 2023 – as well as several other properties owned by him. She explained that when the agents arrived, she immediately contacted Combs’ head of security to inform him of the raid.
In December 2023, Jane claimed a powerful person threatened to share intimate videos of them with the father of her child.
Jane testified that as her relationship with Combs fell apart, he told her he had nothing to lose by releasing the videos. She described the situation as a relentless series of pressuring phone calls.
Jane texted Khorram about what happened, and this conversation was later used as evidence. In her messages, Jane explained that Combs was threatening to release a video, and she claimed she was “heavily drugged” in it.
She explained she needed to distance herself from Combs to heal from the emotional pain he had inflicted.
Jane told the court that Khorram assured her that Combs would not use the footage.
In her testimony, Jane stated that certain claims made in Ventura’s November 2023 lawsuit – a case that was eventually settled – reflected what she herself had gone through with Combs.
Wiping away tears, she told the jury, “I nearly passed out, I think I actually did.” She explained that three particular pages were deeply upsetting because they mirrored what she was going through.
Jane, a participant in the “hotel nights” events, described the experience as feeling deeply personal, like she was witnessing her own life unfold. This prompted her to reach out to Combs directly via text message to address what she’d seen.
After Ventura filed her lawsuit, she wrote, according to evidence presented, that reading it felt like reliving her own sexual trauma. She described feeling ill, stating the lawsuit detailed, almost verbatim, the experiences of drug-filled days and nights she endured. She accused Ventura of anticipating the lawsuit and of manipulating her, leading her to question her own sanity.
The messages expressed feelings of disgust and being pressured into repeated sexual acts. The sender felt invalidated and gaslit regarding their trauma, leading to feelings of violation and the belief that they were sexually exploited.
Combs then called Jane and secretly recorded their conversation, which was later used as evidence. During the call, he reminded her that they had shared experiences and emphasized that he needed her present at a specific time.
Unaware she was being recorded, Jane told Combs she felt nauseous after reviewing Ventura’s documents.
Jane stated that during her involvement with Combs’ “Hotel Nights” – which involved male escorts – she frequently used ecstasy. However, on one occasion, she chose to remain drug-free while engaging in sexual activity with three men.
She testified that she had been with several men earlier that night. She vomited, and then Sean entered the room, offering comfort and suggesting they go outside, saying, ‘You’ll feel better now. Let’s go outside.’
Jane said that at the end of the night, she felt “absolutely terrible.”
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