Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers plan to appeal as convicted hop-hop star faces more years behind barsBy Canadian Press on October 4, 2025. Combs’ lawyers wanted him freed immediately and said the time behind bars has already forced his remorse and sobriety. Combs’ lawyers said they will appeal. As for the remainder of his sentence, there is a federal lockup for men near Combs’ home. Federal law that was violatedCombs was sentenced for violating the federal Mann Act, an anti-prostitution law with a century-old history.