Sean Combs release date moved to Feb 20 2028 after fight

Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has had his federal prison release date pushed back to February 20, 2028, following a physical altercation with another inmate at the Federal Correctional Institution in Fort Dix, New Jersey, last month. The change adds 27 days to his sentence and reverses a brief administrative adjustment that had moved his projected release to January 24, 2028.

The Federal Bureau of Prisons, which does not comment on specific disciplinary cases or internal calculations, updated its public database with the new date. The adjustment comes after Combs was reportedly placed in solitary confinement, known as the Special Housing Unit, following a fight in July. According to accounts from unnamed sources, the confrontation began after another inmate made a disrespectful remark, leading to shoving and punches before correctional officers intervened.

Combs, 56, is serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted in October 2025 on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. His sentence also includes a $500,000 fine. Since his sentencing, his projected release date has been...