Overview

• Proceedings opened in Manhattan before Judge Arun Subramanian, with the court set to explain the rationale and hear brief remarks.
• Prosecutors are requesting 11 years and 3 months in prison, while the defense is urging a 14‑month term that would largely equal time served.
• On the eve of the hearing, Sean Combs sent a four‑page plea for mercy describing harsh conditions at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center and vowing sobriety and lawful conduct.
• Cassie Ventura told the judge she remains fearful of retaliation if Combs is released, reinforcing victim‑safety concerns outlined in pre‑sentencing letters.
• Two new civil suits were filed alleging separate sexual abuse incidents, and public figures including Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson publicly called for a severe sentence.