United Kingdom, Nov. 7 -- Sean 'Diddy' Combs has secured a procedural victory in his ongoing federal case.

A US court has approved his request for an expedited appeal - a decision that could bring oral arguments forward to April 2026.

The ruling offers the music mogul, who is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence for trafficking individuals in prostitution, a chance to challenge elements of his conviction before his sentence nears completion.

Combs' legal team had argued a standard appeals process, which can take 12 to 18 months, would likely make any ruling irrelevant if completed after he has served most of his term.

According to Fox News, the court's decision to fast-track the appeal was not an indication of doubt about the ...