Overview

• Judge Arun Subramanian declined prosecution bids to add serious bodily injury, vulnerable victim and obstruction enhancements but kept a coercion enhancement in place.
• The court said it can consider trial evidence of violence and threats as relevant conduct despite acquittals on racketeering and sex‑trafficking charges.
• U.S. Probation set an advisory range near five years 10 months to seven years three months, while prosecutors urge about 11 years and the defense seeks a 14‑month, time‑served term.
• Combs arrived in Manhattan federal court in non-jail clothing, remains detained at Brooklyn’s MDC since September 2024, and submitted a letter asking for mercy alongside a defense video highlighting family and community work.
• Victim impact statements were filed, including from Casandra “Cassie” Ventura; a former assistant known as “Mia” withdrew planned in‑person remarks after a defense objection the judge criticized for its tone.