The United States Bureau of Prisons released the date on which music mogul and rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combsyou will regain your freedom. According to his official website, Combs, who currently He is being held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center in New York.will be released on May 8, 2028.
This date marks the end of a 50-month sentence (four years and two months) that was imposed on him earlier this month. However, The prison office clarifies that it is possible that the artist will be transferred to another penitentiary center during the course of his sentence.
Conviction on federal charges
The sentence stems from the events of July, when Combs, 55, was convicted in Manhattan federal court of two counts of transportation for the purpose of prostitution.
Although these charges carried a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, the producer He was acquitted of the most serious charges of sex trafficking and organized crime.crimes that could have resulted in a life sentence.
During the sentencing hearing, the judge recognized Combs’ career as a “self-made artist and businessman who inspired and uplifted communities”. However, the magistrate emphasized that it was imperative to consider “the entire history [de Combs]”, referencing their infamous “Freak-Offs”.
Addressing the accused directly, the judge declared: “You abused them physically, emotionally and psychologically. Why did it last so long? Because they had the power and resources to continue”. He concluded that, in the absence of guarantees that these crimes would not be repeated, it was crucial to send a strong message to other potential offenders.
In addition to the prison sentence, the court ordered Sean Combs pays $500,000 fine and participate in mandatory programs to address their mental health and substance abuse issues.
One factor in his favor is that the time he has been incarcerated since his arrest in September 2024 will be taken into account when serving his sentence. paving the way for his release on the stipulated date of 2028.
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