Diddy Seeks Placement at Low-Security Prison for Rehab

Sean “Diddy” Combs has requested to serve his 50-month sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, citing the facility’s specialized drug treatment and rehabilitation programs. His legal team filed the request, emphasizing the benefits of the prison’s programs to support his personal recovery and family visits.

Combs, 55, was sentenced last Friday after pleading guilty to prostitution-related charges. He has already served 14 months behind bars and could potentially be released in three years.

In court documents, one of his attorneys, Teny Geragos, urged the judge to recommend FCI Fort Dix for his placement, highlighting the prison’s Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP)—the most comprehensive treatment offered by the Bureau of Prisons. The aim is to facilitate his engagement in educational and occupational programs to aid his rehabilitation.

Before his sentencing, Combs participated in self-improvement efforts, including programs addressing substance abuse and violence. Experts suggest that these efforts were politically strategic, aiming to present him as rehabilitated and thereby secure a lighter sentence.

On the eve of his sentencing, Combs wrote a letter to the judge, requesting a “second chance” and citing his sobriety as evidence of his commitment to change:

“I am working harder than ever, committed to remaining drug-free and non-violent. I am grateful for my strength, clarity, and sobriety. I believe that God’s guidance has brought me this far.”

In his statements, Combs reflected on years of excess and drug use, acknowledging that these issues contributed to harm toward his ex-girlfriends, including singer Cassie Ventura. His hope is that his participation in these programs will allow for meaningful change.