Sean "Diddy" Combs has spent exactly 485 days in federal custody as of January 14, 2026.
It feels like a lifetime ago that the headlines first broke, doesn't it? The date was September 16, 2024. Federal agents picked him up at a Manhattan hotel, and honestly, the music industry hasn't looked the same since. From that first night in a cold cell at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn to his current bunk at FCI Fort Dix, the tally of days keeps climbing.
He isn't just "waiting" anymore, though. The trial has come and gone. The verdict is in the books.
The Breakdown of Diddy's Time Behind Bars
If you’re trying to do the math on how long has Diddy been in jail so far, you have to look at the two distinct phases of his incarceration.
First, there was the grueling "pre-trial" phase. Diddy spent about 13 months—roughly 382 days—held without bail at the MDC in Brooklyn. That place is notorious. It’s the same facility that held Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. His lawyers fought tooth and nail, offering $50 million in bail and private security, but the judges weren't having it. They were worried about witness tampering.
Then came the trial in May 2025.
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After a high-stakes legal battle that gripped the world, a jury delivered a split verdict on July 2, 2025. They cleared him of the heaviest hitters: racketeering and sex trafficking. But they nailed him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act.
Current Sentencing and Location
On October 3, 2025, Judge Arun Subramanian handed down the official sentence: 50 months.
- Total Sentence: 50 months (approx. 4 years and 2 months).
- Time Served Credit: The judge gave him credit for the 13 months he already sat in Brooklyn.
- Current Facility: FCI Fort Dix, New Jersey.
- Job in Prison: Reports indicate he’s working in the prison chapel and participating in drug treatment programs.
He was moved to Fort Dix around October 30, 2025. It’s a low-security facility, a far cry from the "hellhole" reputation of the Brooklyn MDC. Still, prison is prison.
Why His Release Date Keeps Moving
You might have seen reports saying he’d be out by May 2028. Well, that changed.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) recently updated his projected release date to June 4, 2028. Why the extra month? Basically, he got in trouble. In November 2025, news leaked that Diddy allegedly violated prison rules—specifically involving a banned phone call.
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When you’re in the feds, "good time" is a privilege, not a right. One wrong move and your release date gets pushed back.
It's kinda wild to think about. This is the man who ran Bad Boy Records and hosted the most exclusive White Parties in the world. Now, he’s counting down the days until 2028. That’s nearly two and a half more years from today.
What Happened to the Racketeering Charges?
A lot of people are still confused about why he’s only doing four years when the original indictment looked like a life sentence.
The prosecution’s case centered on "Freak Offs"—those drug-fueled, days-long sexual performances. They tried to prove it was a "criminal enterprise" (racketeering). The jury didn't buy the racketeering or the "force and coercion" needed for a sex trafficking conviction.
They did, however, find enough evidence that he paid to fly people across state lines for sex. That’s why the sentence is shorter than many expected. Prosecutors wanted 11 years. The defense wanted 14 months (which would have seen him home by now).
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The judge met them in the middle.
The 2026 Reality: No Pardons on the Horizon
Just last week, on January 8, 2026, the story took another turn. Diddy apparently sent a letter to the White House asking for a pardon.
President Trump shut it down.
In an interview, the President said he had no plans to grant clemency. For Diddy, that was the last "get out of jail free" card. He’s now relying entirely on his legal team’s appeal of the conviction, which is still winding its way through the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
What’s Next for Sean Combs?
While he sits in New Jersey, his legal battles aren't actually over.
- Civil Lawsuits: He still faces dozens of civil suits from individuals alleging abuse dating back decades. These don't put him in jail longer, but they could drain his remaining wealth.
- The Appeal: His lawyers are arguing that the prosecution used "coercive" testimony and that the 50-month sentence was too harsh for the specific counts he was convicted of.
- Life at Fort Dix: He’ll likely spend the next 29 months maintaining his "good behavior" to avoid further delays to that June 2028 date.
If you’re tracking the time, remember that federal inmates must serve at least 85% of their sentence. Even with "good time," he isn't going anywhere for a while.
To stay updated on this case, you should regularly check the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Inmate Locator using his register number (which is public record). You can also monitor the PACER (Public Access to Court Electronic Records) system for updates on his pending appeal, as those filings often reveal new details about his condition and legal strategy.