The rapper will serve a 50-month sentence for a conviction related to transportation for the purpose of prostitution
THE rapper P. Diddy has officially been transferred to federal prison In New Jerseyus United Stateswhere he will have to serve the remainder of his prison sentence. 50 months. The change came after a court decision and defense requests, which cited inadequate conditions in the previous detention center.
The new place of detention is Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) Fort Dixlocated on a military base approx 65 kilometers of the city of Philadelphia.
The transfer took place in the early hours of a Thursday, marking a new stage in the fulfillment of his prison sentence. P. Diddyconvicted in July of two charges related to transportation of persons for the purpose of prostitution. The sentence, issued by the district judge Arun Subramanianprovided for a total of four years and two months of imprisonment. The official release forecasts, according to the Federal Bureau of PrisonsAND May 8, 2028.
Before being brought to Fort Dix, P. Diddy was detained in Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC), in New York (USA), since his arrest in September 2024. During this time, his legal team filed several complaints about conditions at the facility, including concerns about the defendant’s mental and physical health.
In a letter sent to the court in early October, Atty Teny Geragos formally requested the transfer, claiming that Fort Dix It would offer better conditions for the treatment of chemical dependency and facilitate family visits, as well as providing a more suitable environment for rehabilitation.
He is currently 55 years old, P. Diddy is located in a unit specializing in chemical dependency recovery programs, separate from the general prison population. This measure aims to ensure that he has access to therapeutic resources and psychological support while serving his sentence. The decision to place him in this specific sector was made based on medical and legal recommendations.
P. Diddy continues to seek legal alternatives in court
Even after his conviction, the rapper continues to seek legal alternatives. He has lodged a formal appeal to challenge both the conviction and sentence. Furthermore, it emerged that he would ask the President of the United States, donald trumpthe possibility of a presidential pardon. However, to date, there has been no official confirmation of any progress on this request.
The penalty P. Diddy generated wide repercussions in the media and among the public, especially because he was an influential figure in the music industry and business. Founder of the record label Bad boy records and responsible for launching the careers of artists such as The infamous BIG AND faith evansthe rapper is also known for his exploits in fashion, drinks AND average.
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Source: Terra
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