Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Sentencing for Prostitution Convictions

Brooklyn, New York — Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to be sentenced on Friday after being convicted on two counts related to prostitution. Although the music mogul was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, he may still face five to seven years in prison, according to legal experts.

In July, Combs was found guilty of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. Prosecutors have requested a hefty sentence of 135 months, which is just over 11 years, asserting that Combs’ behavior reflected a pattern of violence and abuse.

Combs’ defense team, on the other hand, argues for a much lighter sentence of 14 months, highlighting that he has already served over a year while awaiting trial and that he lacks prior criminal convictions. They insist that the charges stem from consensual actions, noting that Combs did not profit from his “freak-off” events.

Legal experts suggest that the judge, Arun Subramanian, is likely to consider the recommendations made by federal probation officials, who have suggested a sentence range of five to seven years. “I wouldn’t be surprised if Combs receives something in the range of five to seven years given the evidence presented during the trial,” noted former federal prosecutor Mark Chutkow.

The prosecution’s case emphasized evidence of Combs’ violent behavior, including recorded footage from hotel incidents involving his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. This has raised questions about how much weight the judge will give to this conduct, even though Combs was acquitted of the more severe charges associated with it.

Combs’ legal issues are not over with this sentencing. He still faces civil lawsuits alleging sex trafficking and assault. Even if he receives a prison sentence, he might be held liable for monetary damages in those civil cases based on a lower standard of proof.

As his sentencing nears, much remains uncertain about the outcome, with the judge holding the discretion to impose a sentence aligned with the nature of Combs’ convictions while navigating the complexities of acquitted conduct.