Diddy Requests To Serve Prison Sentence In New Jersey Facility

Sean "Diddy" Combs could serve out the rest of his prison sentence in New Jersey if the judge approves his request.

According to a report TMZ published on Monday, October 6, Combs' trial attorney, Teny Geragos, submitted a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian and asked if the Bureau of Prisons could send the Bad Boy Records founder to FCI Fort Dix. Geragos argued that the low-security federal correctional institution would be the best location for Combs to "address drug abuse issues" and see his family. Fort Dix's Residential Drug Abuse Program, a.k.a RDAP, is the BOP’s most rigorous treatment program.

“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,” Geragos wrote.

Combs was sentenced to four years and two months behind bars for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Because he was denied bail, Combs spent a year in jail and enrolled in various programs designed to help him get over his drug addiction. He addressed his issues with drugs in his final letter to the judge before his sentencing last week.

“I’m proud to say I’m working harder than I ever have before," Combs wrote. "I’m committed to the journey of remaining a drug free, non-violent and peaceful person. I thank God that I’m stronger, wiser, clean, clear and sober. God makes no mistakes."

With time served, the 55-year-old artist will most likely spend three years in prison and must pay a $500,000 fine. Judge Subramanian can recommend a location for Combs to serve his sentence, but ultimately, the BOP has the final say.