Overview

• Federal prosecutors asked for a minimum 135 months in prison and a $500,000 fine in a late-night filing ahead of Friday’s sentencing in Manhattan.
• Combs was convicted in July on two Mann Act counts tied to transporting male sex workers, while being acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking; the two counts carry up to 20 years combined.
• Defense lawyers urged a sentence of roughly time served—about 14 months—pointing to harsh conditions at MDC Brooklyn, claimed sobriety and rehabilitation efforts.
• Prosecutors filed victim impact statements, including a new letter from Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura describing ongoing trauma and fear if Combs is released.
• Combs remains detained after repeated bail denials, including a rejected $50 million package, and the judge has yet to rule on defense motions that could affect the case.