Hollywood actor and rapper Diddy has requested release from prison through his legal representatives. He is currently serving a 4-year sentence for prostitution-related charges, as reported by ‘Mirror.co.uk’.
Diddy’s lawyers have filed a claim with the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan, alleging that he was treated unfairly during sentencing by a federal judge. They argue that the judge’s handling of evidence from charges he was acquitted of unfairly impacted the severity of his punishment.
According to ‘Mirror.co.uk’, the former music mogul, aged 56, is incarcerated at FCI Fort Dix after being moved from MDC-Brooklyn in October. Currently placed in a specialized drug treatment unit, he is slated for potential release in 2028.
Diddy was cleared of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges in a trial that concluded in July. However, he was found guilty under the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting individuals across state lines for any sexual offense.
Lawyers representing Diddy have criticized Judge Arun Subramanian for allegedly acting beyond his role during sentencing, asserting that he allowed evidence related to the acquitted charges to influence the imposed sentence. They are urging the appeals court to either acquit Diddy, secure his immediate release, or instruct Subramanian to reduce his sentence.
His legal team highlighted that Diddy was convicted of lesser prostitution offenses that did not involve force, fraud, or coercion. They pointed out that sentences for such offenses typically range below 15 months, even in cases involving coercion, which the jury did not find in Diddy’s situation.
