Overview

• U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian imposed a 50‑month prison term and a $500,000 fine, citing the seriousness of the offenses and the need for deterrence.
• Prosecutors sought more than 11 years while the defense asked for no more than 14 months, leaving the final sentence well below the government’s request but far above the defense bid.
• Combs remains in custody at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, with roughly a year of time served since his September 2024 arrest expected to count toward the term.
• Ahead of sentencing Combs submitted a remorseful letter and apologized in court, while accusers, including Cassie Ventura, told the judge they fear retaliation if he is released.
• Defense lawyers signaled plans to appeal the convictions as numerous civil cases proceed, with reports of dozens of lawsuits and a Houston firm claiming to represent about 120 accusers.