Overview

• Sean Combs was convicted in July on two Mann Act counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and acquitted of racketeering and sex‑trafficking charges.
• In a sentencing letter, Combs apologized, cited sobriety and rehabilitation, and said he is "broken to my core," specifically acknowledging his assault of Casandra "Cassie" Ventura.
• Prosecutors argue he is unrepentant and urge 135 months, while the defense seeks a 14‑month sentence that would approximate time served after roughly 13 months in custody.
• Judge Arun Subramanian denied bids for a new trial and acquittal, will allow Combs to wear civilian clothes, and has permitted him to address the court at Friday’s hearing.
• Victim impact statements were submitted, including from Ventura, and "Mia" is expected to speak at sentencing; each count carries up to 10 years, for a statutory maximum of 20.