Diddy is demanding his release from federal custody, claiming brutal living conditions and government overreach have turned his time at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center into a nightmare.

In a letter filed Sunday (August 3), Diddy’s legal team urged Judge Arun Subramanian to grant bail ahead of his October 3 sentencing.

The Hip-Hop mogul was acquitted last month of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, but remains detained on lesser counts under the Mann Act, which criminalizes transporting individuals across state lines for unlawful sexual activity.

His attorneys argue the government is punishing him more harshly than others with similar charges, despite a jury clearing him of the most serious allegations.

“Hellbent on punishing him for being a user of prostitution services in a more draconian manner than anyone in U.S. history, the government continues to target him unfairly, just as it has done from the inception of this provably misplaced investigation,” the letter states. “Despite the jury’s verdict, it continues to make factual statements that are plainly at odds with what twelve New Yorkers found and to try to keep Combs incarcerated even though the jury rejected the serious charges that led to his pre-trial detention in the first place.”

The filing also paints a grim picture of life inside MDC, citing frequent lockdowns, poor medical treatment and unsanitary food.

“MDC routinely serves food that is expired and infested with maggots…lockdowns also remain common, despite the government’s claims,” the letter reads.

Diddy’s lawyers say the facility’s conditions have deteriorated further due to federal budget cuts. They reference a case where 25 inmates and a former corrections officer were charged in connection with smuggling and violent incidents at the jail.

“Living conditions at MDC remain inhumane, and the situation has worsened due to federal budget cuts,” the letter continues.

They also argue that Diddy has not posed any threat while in custody, noting his clean behavioral record during 11 months of incarceration.

“Violent people are violent in jail as well. Sean Combs has been free of violence of every sort,” the letter adds.

The defense emphasized that Combs, a father of seven, remains committed to his family and has actively participated in his legal defense.

The government has yet to respond publicly.

Gina Huynh, the ex-girlfriend of Diddy, told a federal judge that the embattled Hip-Hop mogul is no longer the man he once was and pleaded for his release on a $50 million bond secured by his Miami estate.

In a letter submitted to the U.S. District Court, Huynh—identified in court documents as “Victim 3″—described Diddy as a devoted father and businessman, writing, “From that experience I have seen him primarily as a father, a family man and a businessman, roles that he has always striven to uphold.”

Diddy is currently awaiting sentencing in a high-profile case involving federal charges under the Mann Act.

His legal team is pushing for bail ahead of his October 3 court date, offering a substantial bond and proposing house arrest and travel restrictions. Prosecutors, however, remain firmly opposed, citing the severity of the charges and the risk of flight.

Huynh acknowledged the gravity of the allegations but urged the court to weigh Diddy’s family responsibilities.

“Our relationship, like many, was not always perfect, we experienced ups and downs, and mistakes were made,” she wrote. “But he was willing to acknowledge his mistakes and make better decisions in the future.”

She claimed that by the end of their relationship, Diddy had shifted his demeanor.

“By the time our relationship ended, he embodied an energy of love, patience and gentleness that was markedly different from his past behavior.”

Huynh, who has previously accused Diddy of violent abuse—including a miscarriage she says resulted from one of his attacks—told the court she no longer views him as dangerous.

“I do not view Mr. Combs as a danger to me or to the community. This is his first criminal case. Throughout the investigation and proceedings he has been cooperative, respectful and compliant.”

She added that his release could help support his children and aid in the healing process.

“Allowing him to be at home will also support the healing process for all involved,” she said. “I respectfully ask that you consider these factors when deciding his eligibility for release.”

The judge has not yet ruled on Diddy’s renewed bail request. A decision is expected before his scheduled sentencing on October 3.