Overview

• Combs was convicted in July of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex‑trafficking charges.
• Prosecutors sought more than 11 years, the U.S. Probation Office recommended roughly five to seven years, and the defense asked for about 14 months as effectively time served.
• Judge Arun Subramanian said a substantial term was needed to signal accountability, found Combs had not shown remorse for the convicted conduct, and weighed evidence of abuse at sentencing.
• Combs remains in federal custody in Brooklyn with credit for time served, and his legal team is expected to pursue appeals.
• Victim impact statements, including one from Casandra “Cassie” Ventura describing ongoing fear and trauma, were submitted to the court, though no victims addressed the hearing after “Mia” withdrew.