The Sean Hip-Hop MANISTRY “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison on Friday following his conviction for two accusations related to prostitution involving his former friends. The decision comes after a trial of almost two months in New York.
Combs lawyers asked for a 14 -month sentence, arguing that he had reformed after serving 13 months in prison. The prosecutors, citing history of domestic violence, had put pressure for a mandate over 11 years. Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that an important sentence was necessary both as a deterrent and to send a clear message.
Hearing procedures and victims’ declarations
During the conviction, the testimony included the accounts of the ex-girlfriends of Combs, Casandra Ventura and a pseudonym witness, called Jane, detailing abuses and coercion. Combs addressed the court for the first time, apologizing to his victims, his mother and seven children, saying: “My actions were disgusting, shameful and sick. I got lost in excess, I got lost in my ego. ”
The prosecutors argued that Combs has exploited its celebrity status and its commercial empire to force women in sexual meetings, documenting and controlling these acts. Defense lawyers argued that Combs did not financially take advantage of crimes and highlighted its positive contributions during imprisonment, including mentoring others and the start of record companies that inspired black entrepreneurs.
Family impact and emotional calls
Several combat children have provided emotional statements, describing it as a changed man and demanding mercy. The judge recognized their contribution but argued that the actions of the accused constituted serious abuse, rejecting the allegations according to which relations were consensual or intimate.
Sentence and following steps
Will combat will serve 50 months, with a credit for the 13 months already spent on detention, and must pay a fine of $ 500,000. His legal team announced his intention to appeal the decision.
The Subramanian judge underlined the severity of the abuse and the sustainable trauma inflicted on the victims, declaring: “You had the money and the power to continue. This is the reality of what happened. ”
