Overview

• Sean Combs is set to be sentenced Oct. 3 in Manhattan after a split verdict that convicted him on two Mann Act counts and acquitted him of racketeering and sex trafficking.
• He is expected to address Judge Arun Subramanian for the first time and was approved to appear in civilian clothing during the hearing.
• Prosecutors urged a 135‑month term, calling Combs unrepentant and pressing guideline enhancements tied to multiple victims, supervisory role and obstruction, a posture that has fueled debate over using acquitted conduct.
• The defense asked for a 14‑month sentence as time served, citing harsh jail conditions, claimed rehabilitation, and a personal letter pleading for mercy, while accusing the government of rehashing evidence the jury rejected.
• Victim impact statements from Casandra “Cassie” Ventura and a former assistant identified as “Mia” describe lasting trauma and fear, as other letters filed with the court include support for leniency from some associates; Combs has been held at MDC Brooklyn for about 13 months.