Diddy isn’t just fighting a conviction; he’s now fighting the clock.
The entertainment mogul has asked a federal appeals court to expedite his appeal, warning that he could complete his entire sentence before the case is even heard. He’s currently serving time at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after being convicted of transporting escorts across state lines.
“An expedited briefing and argument schedule is critical to ensure that Mr. Combs’s appeal of his sentence does not become moot while the appeal is pending,” said his attorney, Alexandra Shapiro.
So far, Diddy has served about 14 months of a 50-month sentence. His projected release date is May 8, 2028, but that could shift depending on sentence reductions.
At trial, the jury cleared Diddy of the more severe charges—racketeering and sex trafficking—but found him guilty on two counts related to prostitution.
His legal team is now challenging the use of the Mann Act, a century-old law often criticized for its controversial history.
“Sean’s appeal will challenge the unfair use of the Mann Act, an infamous statute with a sordid history, to prosecute him for sex with consenting adults,” Shapiro said.
Diddy maintains there was no financial gain involved and claims he arranged encounters to watch male escorts with his girlfriends, not for profit.
