U.S. Circuit Court Judge Beth Robinson granted Sean “Diddy” Combs an accelerated appeals schedule, approving his legal team’s full request. Combs’ brief is due December 23, with the government’s response scheduled for February 20 and his reply due March 13. Oral arguments would occur in early April if the timeline holds. Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro stated “Sean’s appeal will challenge the unfair use of the Mann Act, an infamous statute with a sordid history, to prosecute him for sex with consenting adults.” Combs received a 50-month sentence after being convicted of transportation for prostitution under the Mann Act during his eight-week sex trafficking and racketeering trial. He is currently serving at FCI Ft. Dix in New Jersey and is scheduled for release May 8, 2028, though he may qualify for early release through good behavior programs. (Story URL)
