Sean 'Diddy' Combs

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Diddy scores legal victory, Trump pardon not off table in sex crimes case: experts

Diddy won an expedited appeal in federal sex crimes case, with oral arguments set for April 2026. Legal experts call it an important first step toward potential freedom.

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Diddy trades lavish parties for dismal prison menu as he celebrates birthday behind bars

Diddy marks 56th birthday in Fort Dix prison with basic meals instead of lavish parties. The rapper is currently serving out his 50-month sentence for sex crimes.

October 30

Diddy transferred to Fort Dix, begins sentence for federal sex crimes

Diddy sentenced to over 4 years in prison for federal sex crimes. The rap mogul begins serving time with release scheduled for May 2028 after conviction.

October 27

Diddy receives prison release date weeks after 50-month sentencing for federal crimes

Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to over 4 years in prison for federal prostitution charges, eligible for release May 8, 2028. Rapper faces $500,000 fine.

October 13

Diddy eyes easy time at Fort Dix prison, but former inmate Joe Giudice warns of violence and gangs

Former inmate Joe Giudice shares insights about FCI Fort Dix where Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers want him to serve his federal prison sentence.

October 7

Fox News Entertainment Newsletter: Diddy's ‘stupid’ mistake, Amy Schumer displays ‘legs for days’

The Fox News Entertainment Newsletter brings you the latest Hollywood headlines, celebrity interviews and stories from Los Angeles and beyond.

October 7

Trump says Diddy asked for presidential pardon after receiving 50-month sentence: 'I call him Puff Daddy'

President Donald Trump said Sean "Diddy" Combs has asked for a pardon following his conviction on transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper was sentenced Oct. 3.

October 6

Diddy's prison sentence sparks former Danity Kane member to issue dire warning about music industry

Aubrey O'Day urges aspiring artists to walk away from powerful figures who overstep boundaries after Sean "Diddy" Combs receives 50-month prison sentence.

October 4

Diddy made 'stupid and arrogant' mistake ahead of sentencing, says OJ Simpson lawyer

Legal expert Alan Dershowitz criticized Sean "Diddy" Combs for planning public speaking engagements before his 50-month prison sentencing on prostitution charges.

October 4

50 Cent mocks longtime rival Sean 'Diddy' Combs after sentencing: ‘I’ll take his gigs’

50 Cent mocked Diddy on X after the music mogul’s 50-month prison sentence, joking that he’s available to take over Diddy’s previously booked Miami speaking engagements.

October 3

Diddy sentenced to over 4 years in prison for felony conviction

The disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison Friday on federal prostitution charges.

October 3

Diddy crafts image of model prisoner amid fears of retaliation from victims

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday after conviction on prostitution charges, with inmates praising his mentorship while ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura expresses safety concerns.

October 2

Diddy begs judge for leniency, says God made him ‘stronger, wiser, clean, sober’

Sean "Diddy" Combs submitted an apology letter before a sentencing hearing where prosecutors seek 11 years and the defense requests 14 months for conviction.

October 2

Diddy planning unconventional move in court ahead of sentencing for prostitution charges

Sean "Diddy" Combs will address the court for the first time as he's sentenced on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution. Diddy's sentencing hearing is on Oct. 3.

October 1

Diddy’s last-ditch legal moves shut down by judge days before sentencing

Judge Arun Subramanian rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' request for a new trial and acquittal, citing overwhelming evidence on transportation charges.

September 30

Diddy's ex Cassie fears 'swift retribution' if rapper walks free as prosecutors push for 11-year sentence

Cassie Ventura expressed fears of retaliation in a letter to the judge as prosecutors seek 135 months for Sean "Diddy" Combs’ prostitution conviction.

September 23

Diddy on 'constant suicide watch,' lawyers allege inhumane conditions while he awaits sentencing

Sean "Diddy" Combs is on "constant suicide watch" at MDC Brooklyn, as his lawyers request a 14-month sentence ahead of his Oct. 3 hearing.

August 13

Kid Cudi 'hated every minute' of testifying in Diddy federal sex trafficking trial

Kid Cudi reluctantly testified in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial after receiving a subpoena, saying he "hated every minute" of the experience.

July 29

Diddy’s legal team demands rapper’s release, argues ‘swingers lifestyle’ is no reason to keep him behind bars

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team demanded his release from jail until his October sentencing, arguing his "swingers lifestyle" doesn't justify incarceration after sex trafficking acquittal.

July 21

Maurene Comey fired from Trump DOJ after she 'failed' in two major cases, expert says: 'Absolute mess'

Maurene Comey, a prosecutor who handled high-profile Diddy and Epstein cases, was fired by the Justice Department, and legal analysts offer divided opinions.

July 16

Maurene Comey, prosecutor in 'Diddy,' Epstein, Maxwell cases, daughter of ex FBI head, fired from DOJ

Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey has been abruptly removed from her Manhattan position after handling notable cases including those of 'Diddy,' Jeffrey Epstein, and Ghislaine Maxwell.

July 14

Diddy, Johnny Depp, Kevin Spacey's legal victories expose critical flaw in #MeToo prosecutions: experts

Celebrity legal wins for Diddy, Kevin Spacey and Johnny Depp show the #MeToo movement has become a 'wrecking ball' on the legal system as juries favor well-known defendants.

July 9

Diddy juror points to where defense ‘poked holes’ in prosecution’s case to get racketeering acquittal

An alternate juror in Diddy's trial shared how the defense challenged key prosecution witnesses. The jury found the rapper guilty on two prostitution-related counts.

July 8

Countdown to Diddy's fate begins as judge sets date for sentencing after split verdict

Judge set Diddy's sentencing hearing for Oct. 3 during a hearing Tuesday. The rapper now faces up to 20 years in prison after a jury convicted him on prostitution charges.

July 8

Diddy could face 'substantial' prison time after guilty verdict, warns OJ Simpson's lawyer

Diddy's judge sent a message by denying bail, according to OJ Simpson's lawyer. Robert Shapiro gave a prediction on the potential sentence the rapper could be facing.

July 7

Diddy received standing ovation from fellow inmates after jury found rapper not guilty on RICO charge: lawyer

Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly received a standing ovation from inmates after being acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, though he remains jailed on prostitution counts.

July 5

Deadline editor suggests Diddy can bounce back after court decision, 'just ask Bill Clinton'

Deadline executive editor Dominic Patten referenced former President Bill Clinton as evidence that the public can potentially forgive rapper Sean “Diddy" Combs.

July 4

Diddy insider Mark Geragos admits 'the only thing' that surprised him about the verdict

Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges but found guilty on two lesser charges, with legal expert Mark Geragos calling the jury's decision right.

July 3

Diddy could be free within a year after partial acquittal, attorney Mark Geragos predicts

Attorney Mark Geragos anticipates Sean "Diddy" Combs won't be in prison for long after the rapper was found guilty on prostitution charges but acquitted of sex trafficking.

July 3

Diddy's dream team avoided 'disaster' with one key move, OJ Simpson attorney says

High-profile attorneys Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo, dubbed the "dream team," secured Sean "Diddy" Combs' acquittal on sex trafficking charges after a federal trial.

July 2

Former FBI Director Comey's daughter suffers high-profile loss as prosecutor in Diddy trial

Assistant U.S. Attorney Maurene Comey, prosecutor in Epstein and Maxwell cases, achieved partial success in Diddy's trial with convictions on two Mann Act violations.

July 2

Diddy trial verdict: Rosie O'Donnell, 50 Cent and more stars react

Hollywood reacts to Sean "Diddy" Combs' verdict as jury finds him not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking but guilty on prostitution charges.

July 2

Diddy beats RICO, found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking

Jurors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial began deliberating on Monday, June 30. The trial testimony took seven weeks and the jury heard from 34 prosecution witnesses.

July 2

Did prosecution's bombshell witnesses against Sean 'Diddy' Combs make the case?

Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial features testimony about alleged abuse, "freak-offs" and a $20 million settlement with Cassie Ventura as jury weighs sex trafficking charges.

July 2

Diddy jury deadlocked after rapper's defense played 'high stakes poker': legal expert

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial jurors deadlocked on racketeering charge while reaching verdict on four counts, as experts explain the complexity of RICO charges in the sex crimes case.

July 1

Diddy jury reaches partial verdict in sex trafficking, racketeering trial

Jurors in Diddy's sex trafficking and racketeering case reached a verdict 14 hours after seven weeks of trial testimony. If convicted, the "Last Night" rapper could face life in prison.

July 1

Diddy case is ‘rare nail-biter’ for prosecution, real possibility of split verdict: expert

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial faces jury complications with notes sent to Judge Subramanian, as experts debate whether sequestering jurors could have prevented deliberation issues.

June 30

Diddy jury setback could indicate a 'stealth juror,' might signal major advantage for defense: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces verdict from 12-person jury after prosecutors portrayed him as criminal enterprise leader, while defense argued government targeted the music mogul.

June 29

Diddy 'might be cooked' on key sex crime as jury prepares to deliberate, expert says

Diddy faced an uncertain verdict as his sex trafficking and racketeering trial concludes with experts divided on prosecution's case strength against the rapper's defense strategy.

June 27

Diddy defense claims he was unfairly targeted, while prosecution says rapper thought 'he was untouchable'

Diddy's defense attorney delivered closing arguments in sex trafficking trial, claiming prosecutors brought a "fake trial" targeting the rapper's private sex life.

June 27

Diddy's 'righthand woman' comparison to Epstein’s confidante is 'provocative but weak': expert

Kristina "KK" Khorram faces scrutiny in Diddy's sex trafficking trial after testimony revealed her alleged involvement in drug transportation and concealing assault evidence.

June 26

Diddy blows kiss to family after prosecution promises to put a stop to his alleged criminal behavior

Closing arguments by the prosecution in Diddy's trial highlighted claims the rapper used power and fear to force women into sex acts, allegedly believing his fame put him above the law.

June 26

Diddy prosecution's move could 'damage' credibility with jury, expert warns

Prosecutors in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex crimes trial streamlined charges by removing kidnapping, arson and sex trafficking allegations, which may affect a RICO conviction.

June 25

Diddy prosecutors abandon multiple allegations against rapper days before trial's end

Prosecutors streamline the case against Sean "Diddy" Combs by removing attempted kidnapping, arson and aiding sex trafficking charges before trial's conclusion.

June 25

Diddy's freedom 'rises and falls' on Cassie Ventura testimony as lawyers prep for closing arguments: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense rested without witnesses as prosecutors conclude with testimony from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura that could prove pivotal for conviction.

June 24

Diddy says not testifying is 'solely my decision,' both sides rest in sex crimes trial

Prosecutors in Diddy's sex trafficking and racketeering trial finished their case against the rapper with the 34th witness, special agent Joseph Cerciello, on Tuesday.

June 24

Diddy defense's courtroom strategy is a 'calculated risk': expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team decided not to call witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, a strategy experts say hinges on reasonable doubt and avoiding potential damaging testimony.

June 23

Diddy defense not expected to call any witnesses in sex trafficking trial

Sean "Diddy" Combs' defense team will present evidence without witnesses in his federal sex crimes trial, while prosecutors showed jurors graphic "freak off" videos.

June 23

Missing witnesses and lingering questions plague prosecution as Diddy trial nears conclusion: expert

Sean "Diddy" Combs sex crimes trial nears conclusion as prosecution wraps up case after six weeks of testimony, with defense expected to rest by Wednesday.

June 22

Diddy prosecution nears close without A-list witnesses in strategic move to focus on charges: celebrity lawyer

R. Kelly's lawyer explained why not including A-list celebrity testimony was a strategic move by the prosecution in Diddy's trial. The government is set to rest their case on Monday.