Music Mogul Faces Disciplinary Action Behind Bars
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has found himself in hot water at Fort Dix prison after correctional officers caught him with contraband homemade alcohol, according to exclusive reports obtained by TMZ. The incident marks a significant setback for the music executive who recently declared his commitment to sobriety.
The Contraband Discovery
Prison authorities at the low-security New Jersey facility discovered what inmates commonly refer to as 'hooch' in Diddy's possession. This improvised alcoholic beverage is typically created by fermenting a mixture of Fanta, sugar, and apples over approximately two weeks. The discovery occurred shortly after Diddy's transfer to Fort Dix last week, raising questions about how quickly the contraband was obtained.
Sources familiar with the situation confirmed that prison officials initially planned to transfer the 55-year-old to a different housing unit as punishment for the violation. However, in an unexpected turn of events, two independent sources revealed that this decision was reversed, allowing Combs to remain in his current placement.
Contradiction with Recent Court Claims
This incident creates a stark contradiction with Combs' recent legal declarations. Just weeks before this violation, the music mogul had written a heartfelt letter to the court claiming he had achieved sobriety for the first time in 25 years. In his correspondence, Combs stated that substances had previously caused him to 'lose his way' and dramatically proclaimed that 'the old me died in jail and a new version of me was reborn.'
The timing of the alcohol discovery undermines these statements, occurring mere weeks after his sentencing hearing where he made these sobriety claims. Photographs from last week showed Combs appearing comfortable in the prison environment, mingling and laughing with other inmates in the prison yard.
Legal Background and Current Status
Diddy's current incarceration stems from his July conviction on two counts of violating the Mann Act, which resulted in a 50-month federal sentence handed down in October. His transfer to Fort Dix facility occurred only recently, making this violation one of his first documented disciplinary issues since beginning his sentence.
When approached for comment regarding the reported incident, Fort Dix officials maintained they had no information to share about the matter. The facility's silence leaves many questions unanswered about the specifics of the violation and the reasoning behind the reversed disciplinary action.
