LunagisthubSean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced to Four Years, Two Months in Prison
Renowned American rapper and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison after being found guilty of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. The 55-year-old Bad Boy Records founder was handed the sentence by Judge Arun Subramanian at a New York federal courthouse on Friday.
Combs appeared stunned and wide-eyed as the judge delivered the verdict, exceeding the sentence time his defense team had requested. In addition to the prison term, Combs was also imposed with:
ensuring he remains under scrutiny after his prison term
A $500,000 fine: the maximum possible penalty for his crimes
Combs was arrested in September 2024 following allegations from over 120 accusers, including a minor, who accused him of:
Kidnapping: forcing individuals into prostitution
Blackmail: threatening victims with negative consequences if they didn’t comply
Physical abuse:using violence to control and manipulate victims
Crimes linked to prostitution:organizing and facilitating prostitution rings
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence of Combs’ involvement in “freak-offs,” sexual encounters with multiple partners, often involving drugs and violence. The jury convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted him of more serious charges, including sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and racketeering conspiracy.
Combs’ defense team had requested a 14-month sentence, equivalent to the time he had already spent in custody. However, federal prosecutors sought an 11-year sentence, citing Combs’ lack of remorse and the ongoing fear experienced by his victims. The judge ultimately decided on a four-year, two-month sentence, considering Combs’ actions “disgusting” and “shameful.” Given that Combs has already served 14 months, he is expected to be released in about three years .
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