Diddy has asked a federal appeals court to overturn his conviction or order his immediate release, arguing his prison sentence relied on charges a jury rejected. The court has not yet scheduled arguments.
Diddy arriving at federal court
Breaking News: Diddy Seeks Immediate Release From Prison
Sean “Diddy” Combs is pushing for freedom sooner rather than later, asking a federal appeals court to overturn his conviction or order his immediate release from prison.
According to court filings cited by TMZ, AOL, and The Mirror US, Diddy’s legal team argues that his sentence was improperly shaped by accusations a jury had already rejected.
What the Appeal Filed in Manhattan Claims
According to the New York Post, attorneys for the 56-year-old music mogul filed an appeal late Tuesday with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan.
The filing asks judges to:
- Vacate Diddy’s prostitution-related conviction
- Order his immediate release
- Or send the case back for resentencing
His lawyers argue that the punishment went far beyond what the jury’s verdict legally supported.
Sentence Details and Current Prison Term
Diddy is currently serving a four-year, two-month sentence at a federal correctional facility in New Jersey, with a projected release date of May 2028.
While a jury acquitted him in July of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, he was found guilty on two counts under the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting individuals across state lines for sexual purposes.
Mann Act Convictions Explained
The Mann Act convictions stem from allegations that Diddy transported individuals for sexual encounters.
However, his attorneys emphasize that jurors explicitly rejected claims of coercion and trafficking, which they say were improperly weighed during sentencing.
According to the appeal, most defendants convicted of similar offenses receive sentences of less than 15 months, making Diddy’s punishment unusually severe.
Judge’s Remarks and Controversial Sentencing
Defense attorneys accuse U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian of relying on evidence tied to charges the jury dismissed.
In the filing, lawyers argue the judge acted as a “thirteenth juror”, allowing rejected allegations to drive sentencing decisions. They claim this resulted in the harshest sentence ever imposed for a comparable case.
During sentencing, Subramanian said he rejected claims the conduct was consensual.
Witness Testimony and Cassie Ventura Statements
One of the witnesses referenced during sentencing was Cassie Ventura, a former girlfriend of Diddy.
According to courtroom testimony summarized by TMZ and The Mirror US, Ventura told jurors she was pressured into prolonged sexual encounters with male sex workers during their relationship.
Addressing Diddy directly, Judge Subramanian stated:
“You abused the power and control that you had over the lives of women you professed to love dearly.”
What Happens Next in the Appeals Process
As of now, the appeals court has not scheduled oral arguments, leaving the outcome uncertain.
Legal experts note that appellate courts rarely order immediate release, but they may:
- Reduce the sentence
- Order resentencing
- Or overturn convictions if procedural errors are found
Until then, Diddy remains incarcerated while awaiting the court’s decision.
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