Overview

• A federal jury in July convicted Combs on two Mann Act counts for transportation to engage in prostitution and acquitted him of racketeering and sex trafficking.
• Prosecutors asked for a 135‑month sentence, citing victim harm and his lack of remorse, while the defense urged a 14‑month, time‑served term based on claimed rehabilitation and sobriety.
• Combs submitted a personal letter apologizing and acknowledging his assault of Cassie Ventura, and he is set to address the court in civilian clothing.
• Victim impact statements from Ventura and a former assistant known as “Mia” describe trauma and fear of retaliation, and Combs’ team sought to limit Mia’s speaking role at the hearing.
• Judge Subramanian denied bids for acquittal and a new trial, Combs has been held at Brooklyn’s MDC for nearly 13 months, and his side is expected to appeal after Friday’s sentencing.