Overview
- Judge Beth Robinson approved an expedited appeals timetable with Diddy's opening brief due December 23, 2025, the government response due February 20, 2026, and a reply due March 13, 2026.
- The accelerated schedule targets an April 2026 hearing, creating a path to an earlier release if the appeal succeeds.
- A New York jury on July 2 found him guilty on two counts of promoting prostitution, while jurors declined to convict on more serious charges.
- Combs has been held at Fort Dix since October 30, 2025, a comparatively less restrictive facility where reports describe a more regular routine and recent photos show him with other inmates.
- Separately, German media cite U.S. reports that he has sought a presidential pardon and is said to believe he could receive one, a claim that remains unconfirmed.