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Diddy Appeals 50-Month Sentence, Claims Excessive Punishment

12/26/2025

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Sean "Diddy" Combs appealed his 50-month sentence, seeking immediate release.
His legal team argues the punishment is excessive and the judge relied on acquitted charges.
He was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution and acquitted of sex trafficking.
Alexandra Shapiro says the judge acted as a "thirteenth juror" and contradicted the jury's verdict.
Combs remains incarcerated at FCI Fort Dix until 2028.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs appealed his 50-month sentence, seeking immediate release.
His legal team argues the punishment is excessive and the judge relied on acquitted charges.
He was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution and acquitted of sex trafficking.
Alexandra Shapiro says the judge acted as a "thirteenth juror" and contradicted the jury's verdict.
Combs remains incarcerated at FCI Fort Dix until 2028.