Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentencing Underway: Prosecutors Demand Over 11 Years, Defense Seeks Leniency

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sentencing hearing for two prostitution-related convictions began Friday in New York City, with prosecutors pushing for a significant prison term exceeding 11 years. Combs was found guilty three months ago on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, while being acquitted of more severe charges including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.

Prosecutors have requested Judge Arun Subramanian impose a sentence of 11 years and three months, or at least 135 months, emphasizing the need for accountability and justice for those impacted by Combs’ actions. In stark contrast, Combs’ defense team is advocating for a maximum sentence of 14 months, arguing that with credit for time served since his September 2024 arrest, this could amount to his immediate release.

Judge Subramanian noted that advisory sentencing guidelines suggest a prison term between 70 and 87 months, indicating he currently sees no basis to depart from these recommendations. The hearing, which included a lunch break, is expected to continue with further testimonies.

Emotional appeals were a central part of the proceedings. Combs’ children, including Quincy Brown and Justin Combs, spoke at the hearing, appealing for a second chance for their father and asserting his profound transformation. Combs himself submitted a letter to the judge, expressing deep apologies for the “hurt and pain” he caused and taking “full responsibility and accountability for my past wrongs.” He specifically referenced his 2016 assault on Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, stating, “The scene and images of me assaulting Cassie play over and over in my head daily.” Ventura also submitted a letter to the court, conveying her fear of retaliation if Combs were to “walk free.”

The defense presented a nearly 12-minute video designed to portray Combs as a devoted family man, an active community member, and a positive influence. They highlighted his success in the music and fashion industries and his recent efforts teaching a business skills class to other inmates at MDC Brooklyn. However, a woman who testified under the pseudonym “Mia” at Combs’ trial, and who prosecutors had hoped would speak, will no longer address the court, reportedly due to actions taken by the defense team.

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