Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced To Just Over 4 Years In Prison On Prostitution Conviction
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months, or just over four years, in prison following his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, CNN reports.
The sentence was handed down Friday (Oct. 3) in a New York City courtroom by Judge Arun Subramanian. He also imposed a $500,000 fine against Combs, the maximum fine he can order.
Ahead of sentencing, Judge Subramanian explained that he would consider the “victims” involved — including singer Cassie and various male prostitutes — as well as Diddy’s remorse level and behavior after being acquitted of his more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He also expressed his support of a pre-sentencing report suggesting Combs be sentenced to 70-87 months, or just under six years to just over seven years.
Arun Subramanian, nominee to be U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, testifies during his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen Building on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
The Bad Boy Records founder’s defense team also shared a sentimental video with the judge in hopes of securing a light sentence. It featured Combs speaking to New York City youth, engaging in charity work, and grieving the death of ex-girlfriend, Kim Porter. He also wrote a letter expressing his remorse for the incidents of domestic violence that were exposed during his trial.
“Over the past thirteen months, I have had to look in the mirror like never before. My pain became my teacher. My sadness was my motivator. I have to admit, my downfall was rooted in my selfishness. The scene and images of me assaulting Cassie play over and over in my head daily. I literally lost my mind. I was dead wrong for putting my hands on the woman that I loved. I’m sorry for that and always will be.”
While Puff appears to be apologetic, Cassie was sure to express her discomfort with the mogul possibly being released due to time served, calling him “the manipulator, the aggressor, the abuser, the trafficker” in her own statement to the judge. However, Combs still found support in his family and stars like producer Dallas Austin — who showed up to court for the sentencing — and Yung Miami, his ex who wrote a statement in support of the mogul.
