Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs is begging the judge to serve his four-year prison sentence at a low-level New Jersey facility.
The disgraced rapper has been locked up at the infamous Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn, where he has been held in the Special Housing Unit since last September.
Following the conclusion of his highly anticipated trial and sentencing, his legal team has requested that he serve his time at FCI Fort Dix, a low-security prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey, the Daily Mail can confirm.
The 55-year-old, who was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution, made his plea for a cushier facility to Judge Arun Subramanian on Monday.
The notice from defense attorney Teny Geragos reads: ‘On behalf of Mr. Combs, we respectfully request that the Court strongly recommend a designation facility to the Bureau of Prisons in Mr. Combs’ Judgment.
‘In order to address drug abuse issues and to maximize family visitation and rehabilitative efforts, we request that the Court strongly recommend to the Bureau of Prisons that Mr. Combs be placed at FCI Fort Dix for RDAP purposes and any other available educational and occupational programs.’
RDAP is an acronym for Residential Drug Abuse Treatment Program. Within federal prisons, these voluntary programs offer cognitive-behavioral therapy for people with substance abuse disorders.
These programs typically last from six to 12 months. Enrolled prisoners often live in a designated section of the prison and divide up their days between activities centered around drug abuse treatment and work and educational programs.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (pictured) is begging the judge to serve his four-year prison sentence at a low-level New Jersey facility
Following the conclusion of his highly anticipated trial and sentencing, his legal team has requested that he serve his time at FCI Fort Dix (pictured), a low-security prison in Fort Dix, New Jersey
The 55-year-old rapper (depicted in a court sketch) was found guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution
Only prisoners with at least 24 months left on their sentence are eligible to apply for RDAPs.
Successful completion of RDAPs can lead to up to one year slashed from prisoners’ sentences, according to criminal defense law firm Elizabeth Franklin Best.
However, the firm noted that few inmates qualify for sentence reductions and that the MDC does not offer an RDAP to inmates.
FCI Fort Dix opened its gates in 1992 and houses roughly 4,000 inmates. There are only about 1,250 inmates at MDC Brooklyn, according to the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
With the 13 months Combs has already spent behind bars, he is on course to be freed in November 2028.
On top of his time behind bars, the judge ordered Combs to fork over a $500,000 fine.
This request for a facility change comes about a week after Combs described MDC as ‘inhumane’ in a previous letter to the judge.
While the convicted felon whined about his circumstances, he expressed regret for his criminal past.
The disgraced rapper has been locked up at the infamous Metropolitan Detention Center (pictured) in Brooklyn
This notice was presented to the judge prior to his bombshell sentencing hearing on Friday.
‘I have to admit, my downfall was rooted in my selfishness… Over the past year there have been so many times that I wanted to give up,’ Diddy wrote.
‘There have been some days I thought I would be better off dead.
‘Your Honor may be inclined to make an example out of me. I would ask Your Honor to make me an example of what a person can do if afforded a second chance.’
Diddy told the judge that his time in jail had changed him for the better, noting: ‘The old me died in jail and a new version of me was reborn. Prison will change you or kill you – I choose to live.
‘I have been humbled and broken to my core. Jail is designed to break you mentally, physically and spiritually.’
During his stint behind bars, Combs has also reflected on the damning clip of him brutally attacking his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, admitting he was ‘dead wrong for putting my hands on the woman that I loved.’
Combs has spent his time at MDC in the Special Housing Unit – known for its harsh, restrictive and isolating conditions.
The MDC is an administrative facility, which means it holds inmates of all security levels.
The prison at large is notorious for inmate violence and poor living conditions.
Combs (right) acknowledged that his actions against Cassie Ventura (left) were wrong
Even though Combs has requested to relocate to FCI Fort Dix for its educational and occupational programs, his lawyers highlighted that he had been running an entrepreneurship course at MDC.
In the six-week class titled Free Game with Diddy, Combs provided his fellow inmates in the grim facility with ‘foundational knowledge in business management.’
