Sean “Diddy” Combs may not serve time behind bars. His legal team is preparing to ask that he be sentenced to home confinement instead. Following his July conviction, the music mogul has remained in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. But now, attorney Marc Agnifilo is signaling a new legal strategy. As sentencing approaches, Combs’ lawyers are putting together a memorandum that could steer the judge toward a lighter sentence. That includes plans for therapy and counseling, which Agnifilo says his client is already pursuing. The decision will ultimately come from the federal judge presiding over the case.
THE REQUEST: A HOME SENTENCE INSTEAD OF A CELL
Diddy’s attorney says home confinement is a real possibility. In an interview with TMZ, Marc Agnifilo confirmed that this request is being considered. He made it clear the legal team is focused on a supervised release option. That would allow Combs to serve his sentence outside prison, likely from his home. Agnifilo stated this approach may be part of the sentencing memo. The team is working to finalize that document before the October 3 sentencing date. Until then, no official request has been filed, but the option is on the table.
Agnifilo emphasized that therapy would also be part of their request. He stated that Combs needs counseling and believes it should be a condition of his release. The lawyer told TMZ that his client agrees with this assessment. According to Agnifilo, Combs himself thinks he needs help. The defense team is positioning this as a responsible step forward. Including therapy in the sentencing memo could support the argument for home confinement. The legal team is aligning their proposal with efforts for rehabilitation.
The legal push comes after a high-profile trial. Combs was convicted on two counts involving prostitution-related charges. He was acquitted of the more severe charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Those acquittals may influence the judge’s decision. However, the conviction still carries serious consequences. Diddy’s team is hoping the counseling plan will show a commitment to change. That could factor into whether he gets home confinement or time in federal prison.
HIS CURRENT STATUS: LOCKED UP AND WAITING
Combs is currently behind bars in Brooklyn. He has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center since his September 2024 arrest. Bail was denied both before and after his conviction. That means he has spent months in federal custody while awaiting sentencing. The upcoming hearing on October 3 will determine his final outcome. His legal team is preparing their case during this waiting period. That includes securing documentation and treatment plans.
According to Agnifilo, Combs has already taken steps toward therapy. The attorney told TMZ that Combs entered a batterer’s program prior to his arrest. This effort is likely to be part of the legal defense. It will show a history of seeking help even before legal pressure intensified. The team is expected to use this as evidence of intent to improve. These details could support their case for supervised release. The inclusion of these facts adds weight to the upcoming sentencing memo.
Combs’ legal team has therapists lined up for his release. Agnifilo says these professionals are ready to begin counseling once Diddy is out. Treatment will focus on substance abuse and anger issues. Agnifilo shared these details in his interview with TMZ. The legal argument ties directly into these therapy plans. The team will argue that addressing these issues outside prison is more effective. It is now up to the judge to determine if that argument holds.
THE DECISION: A JUDGE HOLDS THE FINAL SAY
Judge Arun Subramanian is the one who will decide. He oversaw the entire federal trial that led to Combs’ conviction. Now he will evaluate the sentencing memo prepared by the defense. The October 3 hearing will be the next chapter in this legal battle. If the judge agrees, Combs could serve his time at home under supervision. If not, prison time is still very much a possibility. Everything depends on how the judge views the legal team’s request.
The defense strategy hinges on mental health and rehabilitation. Agnifilo told TMZ the request will include both home confinement and therapy. He confirmed that substance abuse and anger counseling are part of the plan. The argument is centered on Combs’ willingness to seek help. The defense is expected to present this as a proactive and responsible move. Their case relies solely on verified behavior and existing treatment plans. The judge will review these factors before making a decision.
Until then, Combs remains incarcerated. He has been held without bail for nearly a year. The defense hopes that will count as time served. Agnifilo’s statements show a clear legal direction. They are not denying the conviction but asking for a different kind of sentence. The judge will consider the memo, the program participation, and the therapy readiness. Everything now rests in the court’s hands.