🔗 Share this article

Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to appear a federal court judge in NYC Friday morning for sentencing following his recent conviction on charges related to prostitution.

Court Verdict

Following the extended trial that wrapped up in July, jurors cleared Combs of the top-level charges of sex trade and racketeering. Jurors, however, convict him on two counts of moving individuals for prostitution.

The presiding judge is now tasked with the duty of determining the sentence. Proceedings are set to commence at ten in the morning Eastern Standard Time.

Case Details

Combs was accused of pressuring two former partners into intimate meetings with substances involving paid companions. A conviction on the most severe counts could have led to a life in prison.

When he was acquitted of those claims, he reportedly dropped to his knees to pray. His attorney stated that he had “received his life back”.

Possible Punishment

However, the guilty verdicts he was given each still carry a potential of ten years incarcerated according to the Mann Act, which forbids crossing state lines to arrange commercial sex.

The government portray the actions as serious crimes, whereas the legal defense has downplayed the charges as “backup” allegations that never should have gone forward.

Latest Updates

It has been reported that he aims to speak directly to the presiding officer prior to the sentence is delivered, although never testifying throughout the legal proceedings.

Through a filing lodged the previous week, his legal representatives asked that he be allowed to appear in “regular clothes” at the proceeding, similar to he had throughout the proceedings when he dressed in sweaters and collared shirts.

“The sentencing process holds significant importance for Mr. Combs,” the filing noted. “He wants to stand before the Court, address Your Honor, and make his case in the most dignified and respectful way attainable.”

Proposed Penalties

Various punishments remain under consideration, as the government and defense have submitted proposals following federal sentencing rules, though the final decision is up to the court.

Federal attorneys is advocating for no less than 135 months behind bars – amounting to 11 years and three months – describing Combs “not sorry” and pointing out threats and aggression that testifiers described.

Defense lawyers are seeking a maximum of just over a year, which with time already served would enable Combs to be released by the conclusion of next year. Their position is that his punishment has already proven sufficient for what they say was consensual sex with paid “entertainers”.

Sentencing officials, at the same time, calculated that the recommended sentencing range might amount to up to 87 months.