Leo Gillick
The time has finally come for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to be sentenced for his guilty verdict of two counts of transportation for the purpose of prostitution.
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The court case found Sean Combs guilty of the two charges but acquitted him on further charges of racketeering and sex trafficking on July 2nd. Since then, he has been held in the federal detention center in Brooklyn. Twice, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian rejected bail.
What Could The Sentence Be: Transportation for the purpose of prostitution holds a maximum sentence of ten years for all counts. This could mean up to 20 years behind bars for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.
- It doesn’t look good for the hip-hop mogul, either. The judge has already denied his bail and will take into consideration the various testimonies given by his victims. Despite the racketeering and sex trafficking accusations being acquitted, the statements will still be relevant in his sentencing.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will be sentenced today after the judge reviews all the testimonies and evidence brought against him. During the two-month trial, multiple videos, accounts, and records were brought to light. The evidence points towards a violent and abusive history for Diddy.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian has hinted that he is unlikely to be released soon. However, his lawyers claim that the long sentence sought by the prosecution is “wildly out of proportion.”
Just The Beginning
Although Sean Combs is being sentenced for his crimes today, this doesn’t signify the end of his legal troubles. He will face prison time, dependent on the judge’s decision today, but the various civil lawsuits are yet to be seen.
Many women have come forward hoping to punish Sean Combs for his crimes. While he could serve up to twenty years in prison, further damage will come to his wealth. The civil lawsuits being brought against him will each seek to claim financial gain from the women’s alleged suffering at his hands.
Today, though, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will be sentenced and make his plea for a shorter stint in prison. In a letter to the judge during his earlier trials, he claimed that “The old me died in jail and a new version of me was reborn.” His legal team has also put together an 11-minute video to be shown today, highlighting his home life, philanthropy, and business ventures.
Today will reveal just how long he will serve behind bars.
