Overview

• U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian will hear arguments on whether to acquit Combs or grant a new trial on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
• Prosecutors argue the trial record amply supports the verdict, stating Combs arranged interstate travel for escorts and directed sexual activity during the events.
• Defense filings claim the Mann Act was misapplied, cite a lack of commercial motive, raise First Amendment concerns, and allege prejudicial spillover from acquitted charges.
• Combs remains detained after an Aug. 4 bail denial that cited 2016 hotel surveillance showing an assault on Cassie Ventura as evidence of danger and flight risk.
• Testimony described “freak-offs” or “hotel nights” across several cities with travel arranged at Combs’ direction, and sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 3 with up to 10 years per count possible.