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Diddy Appeals Prostitution Conviction, Citing First Amendment Rights

4/9/2026

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs is appealing his prostitution-related conviction, claiming unfair trial treatment.
His lawyers argue recordings of sexual encounters should be protected by the First Amendment.
They say the term 'prostitution' should exclude voyeuristic activities.
Federal prosecutors say the recordings do not involve a free-speech issue and defend the sentence.
Combs remains in federal prison in New Jersey and is scheduled for release in April 2028.

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Story summary

Sean 'Diddy' Combs is appealing his prostitution-related conviction, claiming unfair trial treatment.
His lawyers argue recordings of sexual encounters should be protected by the First Amendment.
They say the term 'prostitution' should exclude voyeuristic activities.
Federal prosecutors say the recordings do not involve a free-speech issue and defend the sentence.
Combs remains in federal prison in New Jersey and is scheduled for release in April 2028.