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Sean “Diddy” Combs is scheduled to appear a US district judge in NYC Friday morning to learn his fate following his conviction earlier this year on federal counts involving prostitution.

Trial Outcome

Following the extended trial which ended in the month of July, the jury acquitted Combs of the top-level charges of human trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The jury did, however, convict him on two counts of transporting people for sex work.

Judge Subramanian is now tasked with the job of setting the punishment. Court activities are planned to start at 10am eastern time.

Case Details

The accusations against Combs of coercing two former partners into drug-laced sexual encounters involving professional escorts. A conviction on the most severe counts might have meant a lifetime behind bars.

Upon his acquittal of those claims, he reportedly dropped to his knees to pray. His attorney remarked that he had “been given his life back”.

Possible Punishment

Yet, the convictions he did receive each still carry a possible of ten years in prison according to the Mann Act, which forbids interstate travel to arrange commercial sex.

Federal prosecutors describe the behavior as grave offenses, although the defense has dismissed the accusations as “secondary” charges that should not have proceeded.

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Reports suggest that Combs intends to address to the presiding officer ahead of the sentence is announced, despite not testifying during the legal proceedings.

Via a motion lodged recently, his attorneys asked that he be authorized to be present in “civilian attire” at the hearing, just as he had during the court case when he sported informal business attire.

“This court hearing holds significant importance for Sean Combs,” the document stated. “He desires to stand before the bench, address Your Honor, and make his case in the most honorable and respectful manner feasible.”

Suggested Sentences

A wide range of punishments are possible, as both prosecution and defense have submitted proposals guided by federal sentencing rules, though the ultimate ruling is up to the court.

Federal attorneys is recommending at least 135 months behind bars – amounting to 135 months – labeling Combs “showing no remorse” and highlighting coercive behavior that those who testified described.

Defense lawyers are pressing for no more than just over a year, which including credit for time served would permit Combs to be released by the close of 2025. They argue that his punishment has already proven adequate for what they maintain was consensual sex with paid “entertainers”.

Probation officials, meanwhile, determined that the standard penalty range might amount to up to over seven years.