- Court to impose at least 135 months in prison, along with a $500,000 fine
- Participate in what prosecutors described as “drug-fueled sexual performances”
- Accusing prosecutors of disregarding the jury’s acquittal on the more serious counts
Sean “Diddy” Combs could face more than 11 years behind bars as U.S. federal prosecutors press for a lengthy sentence following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
Eko Hot Blog gathered that prosecutors filed a sentencing memorandum in New York, urging the court to impose at least 135 months in prison, along with a $500,000 fine. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian is set to issue the sentence on Friday in Manhattan.
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Combs, 55, was convicted on July 2 after a two-month trial of two counts of transporting male prostitutes across state lines to participate in what prosecutors described as “drug-fueled sexual performances” with his girlfriends. Prosecutors alleged that Combs observed, recorded the encounters, and pleasured himself.
Although he was cleared of racketeering and sex trafficking charges which carried a potential life term prosecutors insist the conviction still warrants a severe sentence. In their filing, they argued that Combs showed no remorse and had a history of “violent and abusive” behavior, leaving victims fearful.
The memo highlighted testimony and evidence related to singer Cassie Ventura, who was reportedly subjected to repeated abuse, with hotel security footage showing her bruised and bloodied. Prosecutors said the sentence must account for Combs’ “decades of unchecked violence” and lasting damage to victims.
Defense attorneys countered by asking for a much lighter term about 14 months which, considering time served since his September 16, 2024, arrest, could lead to Combs’ release later this year. They called the government’s request “draconian,” accusing prosecutors of disregarding the jury’s acquittal on the more serious counts.
Combs’ trial, which began on May 5, 2025, ended with mixed verdicts on July 2: acquittals on racketeering and sex trafficking, but convictions on transportation charges involving Ventura and another woman.
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