Music Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be Sentenced Today, Court Sentences Combs to 4 years in Prison and $500,000 fine
U.S. District Court Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs to 50 months in prison, along with a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release following his incarceration.
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Lawyer calls prison sentence unconstitutional, says to expect an appeal
Attorneys for Diddy said they have a strong basis to appeal the judge’s sentence, which they described as “unconstitutional.”
Speaking to reporters outside the courthouse, defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said Judge Arun Subramanian used the word “coercion” at least a dozen times during today’s sentencing hearing — even though the jury found there was no coercion.
“We think that’s unconstitutional,” he said. “We think a jury’s verdict should mean more.”
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Combs shows little emotion to verdict
When the sentence was read, Combs showed little emotion in court. He looked at the judge and then looked down. Combs shook his head when judge was talking about Cassie Ventura's impact in the case. When the judge talked about the impact on the kids, Combs also shook his head.
Afterward Combs turned toward his family and tapped his heart. He said to his children and his mother, “I love you, I’m sorry.” Then he said “I’ll be OK” as he gathered his papers and walked out with the marshals.
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Combs sentenced to more than 4 years in prison
U.S. District Court Judge Arun Subramanian has sentenced Sean 'Diddy' Combs Combs to 50 months behind bars.
The judge also fined Combs $500,000 and ordered five years of supervised release once Combs leaves prison.
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Combs tells court he's a changed man
Combs said his arrest and trial have permanently changed his outlook on life as he begged a federal judge for mercy.
"I can't change the past but can change the future," he said. "I ask your honor for mercy. I beg your honor for mercy, to be a father again, a son again and be a leader in my community again and get the help I desperately need."
Combs promised he'll never be violent again.
"They need me, they’re scared and I'm scared," he said. "I have nobody to blame but myself. I will never put my hands on another person again. I have learned my lesson."
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*On July 2, Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges but convicted on two lesser counts of transporting former girlfriends for prostitution.
**Bail was denied, keeping Combs in custody up to today’s sentencing. Federal prosecutors have urged the court to impose a sentence exceeding 11 years, contending that Combs remains “unrepentant” and should be held accountable for “engaging in violence and instilling fear in others.”
***In contrast, Combs’ attorneys argued in their presentence filing to Judge Arun Subramanian that the punishment should not exceed 14 months. Given that Combs has already spent nearly 13 months behind bars, their proposed sentence could result in his release within weeks.
****Combs is expected to address the court during today’s hearing. In a letter submitted to Judge Subramanian last night, he expressed remorse, writing that he is “sincerely sorry for all of the hurt and pain that I have caused.”
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