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New Jersey: Diddy's federal release date advanced

PUBLISHED Jul 30, 2026, 9:39 AM ET

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Sean "Diddy" Combs’ projected federal prison release date has been moved up to January 24, 2028, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons’ online records. The adjustment follows an internal incident at Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey, where Combs was recently involved in a physical altercation with another inmate that led to his placement in solitary confinement. Combs is serving a 50‑month sentence imposed in October 2025 for interstate prostitution convictions, with 14 months credited for time served. The Bureau of Prisons and Fort Dix officials have declined to discuss disciplinary details, while Combs’ legal team continues to pursue an active appeal.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 2024, federal authorities arrested music mogul Sean Combs.
On October 2025, judge sentenced him to fifty months imprisonment.
On November 2025, federal prison records pushed release to June.
On March 2026, bureau updated scheduled release date to April.
On April 2026, defense lawyers filed formal appeal against conviction.
On June 2026, official portal revised projected release to February.
On July 28, 2026, inmates engaged in physical prison altercation.
On July 29, 2026, federal database advanced release to January.
On January 2028, Sean Combs will finish federal prison sentence.
On February 2028, legal experts anticipate potential supervised release conditions.

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