Overview

• Judge Arun Subramanian also imposed a $500,000 fine, saying the offenses caused lasting harm to two women.
• Prosecutors sought roughly 11 years, the defense urged about 14 months, and Combs apologized and asked for mercy in court and in a pre-sentencing letter.
• He remains in federal custody after repeated bail bids, including a $50 million proposal, were rejected, and his lawyers say they will appeal.
• A July jury acquitted him of RICO and sex‑trafficking charges but convicted him on transporting and coercing women for prostitution under the Mann Act.
• Civil litigation continues in parallel, with a Houston law firm saying it represents about 120 people alleging misconduct by Combs.