Diddy is seeking to have his conviction overturned and get out of prison. He has asked a court of appeal to release him and dismiss the charges related to prostitution. His legal team filed an expedited appeal on his behalf.
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His attorney, Alexandra Shapiro, claims that Diddy was unfairly convicted and that the actions that led to the conviction do not qualify as a criminal offense. She says the 50-month prison sentence is not lawful, violates the Constitution, and represents a failure of justice.
Shapiro is asking the appeals court to either completely remove the conviction or, if that isn’t possible, to order a new sentencing. This appeal is part of a continued effort by Diddy’s lawyers to reduce his sentence or have the case dismissed altogether.