Overview
- U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian imposed the sentence after Combs’ conviction on two Mann Act transportation counts following an eight-week Manhattan trial.
- A July jury acquitted Combs of sex‑trafficking and racketeering allegations, sparing him a potential life sentence while leaving two transportation counts in place.
- Prosecutors sought at least 135 months in prison, the defense asked for no more than 14 months, and Combs submitted a four‑page apology to the judge requesting mercy.
- The court ordered a $500,000 fine and no restitution, and Combs remains in federal custody at the Brooklyn detention center where he has been held since September 2024.
- Subramanian said a substantial term was needed to “send a message” about abuse of women, and Combs’ legal team announced plans to appeal the convictions and sentence.