BREAKING:** On Friday, a U.S. federal court handed down a sentence of **4 years and 2 months (50 months)** in prison to Sean “Diddy” Combs, following his high-profile conviction on prostitution-related charges tied to orchestrating sex worker encounters, alleged violence, and so-called “freak-offs.”
The sentencing in Manhattan marked the culmination of a four-week trial that roiled the music world and beyond. In July 2025, a jury found Combs guilty of **two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution** (violations of the Mann Act), but acquitted him of more serious counts, including racketeering and sex trading
During the trial, prosecutors painted a disturbing picture of Combs leveraging his power and wealth to choreograph long, drug-fueled sexual parties involving girlfriends and male escorts—some of which were recorded—alleging coercion, threats, and abuse. ([Reuters][2]) Among the witnesses was singer Cassie Ventura, who described repeated instances of control, manipulation, and physical violence.
In court, Combs expressed remorse, calling his past behavior “shameful” and acknowledging that his actions caused enduring damage. ([Business Insider][3]) His defense team had urged a lighter sentence—some filing argued that 14 months would suffice, particularly considering the year he has already spent in custody. ([AP News][1])[
