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Sean 'Diddy' Combs moved to low-security facility in Pennsylvania
Former rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is now being housed in a low-security federal correctional institution for male offenders in the US state of Pennsylvania
Sean "Diddy" Combs has been transferred from a New Jersey correctional facility to a prison in Pennsylvania, the US Federal Bureau of Prisons says.
The rap mogul was moved to FCI Allenwood Low on Friday, a prison official said, but declined to discuss why he was moved, citing privacy, safety, and security reasons.
"His transfer from one low-security facility to another is an important distinction," Combs' spokesman told the BBC, adding that the move "is consistent with a decision made with safety and security in mind".
Combs, 56, who was sentenced to 50 months behind bars, has asked an appeals court to release him from prison and overturn his conviction on two prostitution-related crimes.
Combs' spokesman, Juda S Engelmayer, did not comment on an Associated Press report, external that Combs had been living a "luxury lifestyle" behind bars in New Jersey or on reports swirling about his health and treatment in lockup.
The move comes about two weeks after NBC News, external reported that the Bad Boy Records co-founder had access to mobile phones, liquor and other contraband at Fort Dix, as well as allegations that he had paid inmates to cook, clean and make his bed for him, and give him massages. He was also involved in two fights, according to NBC.
"It's because of the disruptive behaviour," Jose Rojas, union secretary for local federal prison employees, told NBC News of the move. "He's been causing too much trouble over there."
NBC reported Combs was stripped of 41 days for good conduct, pushing back his scheduled release date, which is now listed in the prison's online records as 2 March 2028. He was originally expected to be released in January 2028.
Engelmayer said he appreciates that the Federal Bureau of Prisons is "taking the safety and security of Sean and everyone involved seriously" and "we are grateful for the attention being given to his well-being and hope he can continue serving his time without unnecessary disruption".