On Friday, hip-hop star, Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months (just over 4 years) in federal prison.
The sentence follows after a jury found Combs guilty on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution purposes in July.
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He was acquitted of the more severe charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The charges he was convicted under relate to the Mann Act.
Although prosecutors pushed hard for a harsh sentence — asking for 11 years (135 months), the defense argued for leniency, requesting a sentence as low as 14 months.
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Before the sentencing, Combs submitted a letter expressing remorse, saying he’s been “reborn” and pledging to change.
Before Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Diddy to 50 months behind bars, he made it clear that a severe sentence is needed to deter future behavior.
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Diddy will be spending 36 months (3 years) in prison on credit for time served. The judge also y a $500,000 fine against Combs.
“You say you’re sorry and that you won’t do it again but after Ms. Ventura’s civil lawsuit was filed, after the video went public and the investigation started, you had a brutal hotel night with Jane and punched her in the head,” the judge said
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