Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs appeared in a New York court for sentencing after his conviction in July for organizing transportation for individuals across the country to engage in sexual activities.
A jury found the 55-year-old music mogul not guilty of the more severe charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, which carried potential life imprisonment.
Despite this acquittal, Diddy was found guilty on two counts related to transportation for the purpose of prostitution, following an intense six-week trial.
Prosecutors are seeking a minimum sentence of 11 years, while Diddy’s defense team argues for a sentence not exceeding 14 months.
On the night before his sentencing, Diddy penned a letter to US District Judge Arun Subramanian, pleading for leniency and expressing a sense of personal transformation, stating he felt ‘reborn’ after confronting deep-seated issues.
In his letter, he mentioned that during his time in custody, the memory of his assault on Cassie [Ventura] replayed in his mind daily.
Now, over a year since his arrest in September 2024, Diddy is in court for his sentencing.
During the court proceedings, prosecutor Christy Slavik made a significant accusation against the rapper.
According to The New York Times, Slavik alleged that Diddy has already arranged speaking events in Miami ‘for next week’.
She characterized this as ‘the height of hubris’.
More developments are expected to follow.