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Music mogul Sean Diddy Combs is expected to be released from federal prison in May 2028 after serving a 50-month sentence for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. However, the relatively light sentence has sparked public outrage, with many questioning how his projected release date was calculated. The Federal Bureau of Prisons has now confirmed Combs's current release date. The confusion over Combs's projected May 8, 2028, release date stems from the way federal sentencing works. He received a 50-month prison sentence but had already served around 13 months while awaiting trial, which will count toward his total term. Federal inmates can also earn up to 54 days off per year for good behavior, program participation, and compliance with prison rules. Combs's legal team has stated that they plan to appeal both the conviction and the sentence, claiming the punishment does not align with the jury's verdict. They are also seeking a transfer to a lower-security facility in hopes of further reducing his sentence through rehabilitation programs. Although convicted on two prostitution-related charges, Combs was acquitted of the more serious counts of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. One of the most prominent witnesses was Combs's former girlfriend, Casandra Cassie Ventura, who testified about years of alleged abuse and manipulation. Several other women also came forward with accusations, including claims of coercion, intimidation, and drug-fueled sexual encounters. These testimonies helped shape the prosecution's narrative of Combs using his wealth and influence to silence survivors.
