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BigmanPigman

(54,969 posts)
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 01:11 AM 15 hrs ago

Diddy (Sean Combs) to be released from prison earlier

Sex trafficking is not a crime for some people as far as US courts are concerned.

"Sean "Diddy" Combs has not been released from prison yet, but his projected release date has been moved up by approximately six weeks to April 25, 2028. Previously scheduled for June 4, 2028, the adjustment is due to his participation in a drug abuse rehabilitation program while incarcerated".

Sean 'Diddy' Combs lands early prison release as he fights to appeal prison sentence https://share.google/gryHamNUP5bNwKiLZ

Another rich, male sex offender gets off easy in US courts...what else is new?!?

"In late 2023, Combs settled a high-profile sexual assault and abuse lawsuit filed by his former partner Cassie Ventura. Numerous lawsuits regarding sexual misconduct were filed in the following months, with several claimants alleging sexual assault and abuse by Combs between 1991 and 2009. In March 2024, several of Combs's properties were raided by the Department of Homeland Security, and that September he was charged with federal sex trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution, and racketeering. He pled not guilty and was denied bail three times. His trial began on May 5, 2025; on July 2, he was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, but not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. As of October 2025, he is incarcerated at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix. On October 3, 2025, Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison with credit for 12 months time served".

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Diddy (Sean Combs) to be released from prison earlier (Original Post) BigmanPigman 15 hrs ago OP
"not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges" AZJonnie 13 hrs ago #1

AZJonnie

(3,505 posts)
1. "not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges"
Wed Mar 4, 2026, 03:07 AM
13 hrs ago

Had the trafficking charges stuck (as decided by a Jury), he'd have done a lot more time (see USA vs Ghislaine Maxwell), but they didn't

50 months for "transportation to engage in prostitution" actually sounds like a reasonable amount for that particular crime.

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