- Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs have formally requested he serve his prison sentence at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security federal prison in New Jersey.
- The primary motivation for this request is the facility’s residential drug treatment program, which his lawyers argue is essential for his rehabilitation.
- While the judge can make a recommendation, the final decision on Combs’ placement rests solely with the federal Bureau of Prisons.
- Combs is currently serving a four-year, two-month sentence for federal prostitution-related charges.
Combs’ Legal Team Pushes for Rehab-Focused Prison
In a significant move following his sentencing, lawyers for hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs are urging a judge to recommend he be placed in FCI Fort Dix. The low-security prison in New Jersey is being sought specifically for its intensive drug treatment program, which his legal team believes is crucial for his recovery and rehabilitation.
Why FCI Fort Dix?
In a formal letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Combs’ attorney, Teny Geragos, stated that the New Jersey facility would best allow the music icon “to address drug abuse issues and to maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts.” The request emphasizes a desire for Combs to have access to the prison’s educational and occupational programs to aid his journey toward staying clean. This follows a letter from Combs himself, in which he claimed to have undergone a “spiritual reset” in jail and is committed to being “drug free, non-violent and peaceful.”
An Uncertain Future
Despite the judge’s ability to make a recommendation, the Bureau of Prisons holds the ultimate authority on inmate placement. Decisions are based on numerous factors, including the offense’s severity and the inmate’s specific programming needs. FCI Fort Dix, the largest federal prison by population, has a complex history, having housed high-profile inmates and faced issues with contraband and violence, including a 2021 incident where an inmate was stabbed in the eye.
Combs was convicted in July under the federal Mann Act. He was acquitted of more severe sex trafficking and racketeering charges. Having been in custody since September 2024, his time served will be deducted from his sentence.
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