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Judge Sentences Sean 'Diddy' Combs to 50 Months in Federal Prison and a $500,000 Fine

The mid-range term reflects a split jury verdict alongside sharply divergent sentencing recommendations.

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.