Overview

• U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian imposed a 50‑month sentence for two Mann Act convictions after a July jury acquitted Sean Combs of sex‑trafficking and RICO charges.
• Prosecutors urged a term of at least 11 years, while the defense sought no more than 14 months counting time served; the judge chose a midrange punishment focused on deterrence.
• Combs has been held at MDC Brooklyn since September 2024 and will receive credit for time already served, with avenues to appeal remaining open.
• Before sentencing, Combs submitted a four‑page apology to the court, specifically addressing Cassie Ventura and a woman who testified as “Jane,” as victim letters and family pleas were also considered.
• Trial testimony described organized “freak‑offs” involving paid escorts, drug use, and recorded encounters, and the court also ordered a $500,000 fine as part of the penalty.