Sean Diddy Combs Transferred to Federal Prison in New Jersey

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been transferred to the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey, where he will serve the remainder of his 50-month sentence, according to the Bureau of Prisons. He had been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. His representatives declined to comment on the transfer.

Sentencing and Prison Details

Combs, 55, received a 50-month term after a jury convicted him on two counts related to interstate prostitution under the Mann Act. He pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence following an eight-week trial that ended with acquittals on racketeering and sex-trafficking charges.

Fort Dix is a low-security federal prison for men in New Hanover Township that houses about 4,000 inmates. Combs’ attorneys requested placement there because of its rehabilitation programs and proximity to family members. His projected release date is May 8, 2028, though that could move earlier with good-conduct time or participation in approved programs under the First Step Act. He has already served roughly 14 months since his arrest in September 2024.

Appeal and Allegations

Combs’ legal team has announced plans to appeal the conviction, arguing that prosecutors misused the Mann Act. An overview of the federal appeals process can be found through the U.S. Courts. Prosecutors alleged that Combs used his influence in the entertainment industry to pressure women into sexual acts with paid sex workers. Among those who testified was Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, whose career profile is available at Billboard.

Combs continues to assert that he was wrongfully charged and plans to fight the case through the appeals process.