After his conviction and 50-month sentence, Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a projected May 8, 2028 release date — while hopes for a presidential pardon appear to be slipping away.

Case Recap: What Led Here

October 28, 2025: Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty of two federal counts of transportation to engage in prostitution following a high-profile trial in New York. He was acquitted of the more serious racketeering and sex-trafficking charges. On October 3, 2025, he was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison, fined $500,000, and ordered to serve five years of supervised release after his term.

Release Date and Early Release Potential

According to official prison records, Combs’s projected release date is May 8, 2028, which factors in his time already served since his arrest in September 2024 and “good conduct time” reductions. Due to federal rules under the First Step Act, inmates serving more than one year may receive up to 54 days off per year for good behavior. Combs may also further reduce his term by completing a residential drug-abuse program if eligible.

Pardon Hope Dimmed

There was speculation that Combs had applied for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. However, the White House has denied any active consideration of commutation for him, signaling that a pardon is unlikely in the near term.

What This Means Going Forward

Combs will continue serving his sentence unless his appeal or transfer to a lower-security facility leads to earlier release. His legal team is reportedly seeking placement at a low-security institution in New Jersey, where he could participate in rehabilitation programs and potentially shorten his term.
The confirmation of his release date marks a turning point in the case — shifting focus from courtroom battles to serving and completing his sentence. The denial of a pardon underscores the growing limits of clemency for high-profile figures facing serious allegations.