Decide says Combs not remorseful

[ad_1] Sean "Diddy" Combs returned to a Manhattan courtroom on Friday to be sentenced on two counts of transportation for the needs of prostitution.

Federal prosecutors argue Combs deserves a minimum of 11 years in jail.

Combs' legal professionals have requested for a sentence of not more than 14 months. Combs has already spent 12 months on the Metropolitan Detention Middle in Brooklyn, so a 14-month sentence would permit his launch in December.

Newest Developments Oct 3, 11:46 AM Prosecutor urges harsh sentence for Combs, says he did 'horrible issues'

A federal prosecutor urged Decide Arun Subramanian to impose a harsh sentence to punish Sean Combs not just for transporting male escorts throughout state strains for prostitution but additionally for “staggering” violence.

“The protection has tried to show this right into a minor violation in a intercourse, medication and rock and roll way of life,” the prosecutor, Christy Slavik, mentioned. “It’s clear: This isn’t only a case about 'freak offs' or lodge nights. It’s not only a case about intercourse. It’s a case about actual victims who suffered actual hurt by the hands of the defendant.”

Slavik mentioned Combs “did horrible issues” to Cassie Ventura and to “Jane” who have been in “abusive” relationships with him.

“This isn't only a case about transportation for prostitution. It’s a case about transportation for prostitution and violence,” Slavik mentioned.

Slavik forged doubt on Combs’ sincerity when he wrote to the decide that he accepted “accountability and accountability” for his actions, noting a personality letter obtained that mentioned Combs has booked talking engagements in Miami for subsequent week.

“That's the reverse of demonstrating respect for the regulation,” Slavik mentioned.

Prosecutors have urged the decide to impose a sentence of 11 years in jail. Decide Subramanian famous sentencing tips referred to as for a sentence between 5 and seven years. The decide retains discretion to fluctuate the sentence up or down.

Oct 3, 11:25 AM Decide says Combs just isn't remorseful for prostitution-related conduct

Decide Arun Subramanian mentioned he doesn't consider Sean Combs is taking full accountability for his prostitution-related conduct.

"Combs has challenged his factual guilt full-throatedly," Subramanian mentioned. He mentioned the music mogul has not demonstrated regret for the crimes for which he was convicted.

Combs was discovered responsible of transportation to have interaction in prostitution in connection along with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, and responsible of transportation to have interaction in prostitution in reference to one other ex-girlfriend, who testified underneath the pseudonym "Jane."

Subramanian additionally mentioned he'll take into account among the conduct for which Combs was acquitted when he imposes his sentence.

Combs was discovered not responsible of racketeering conspiracy, essentially the most severe cost. He was additionally discovered not responsible of each expenses of intercourse trafficking by power, fraud, or coercion.

"The court docket can take into account acquitted conduct for any cause aside from altering the rules vary," the decide mentioned.

Whereas the acquitted counts can't be thought-about to find out Combs’ doable sentencing vary, Subramanian mentioned the testimony and proof associated to these counts are related context to show the power Combs used to hold out the prostitution-related crimes.

"There isn't a doubt that this proof counts as coercion," he added. "There have been threats of bodily hurt on this case."

Subramanian additionally mentioned that he plans to contemplate as victims on this case the seven escorts who Combs mentioned he paid for leisure. The decide mentioned Combs was clearly the organizer of “freak-offs” and lodge nights and paid for the escorts, and needs to be liable for the conduct.

"The definition of sufferer is expansive," he mentioned.

Earlier within the listening to, prosecutors sought to push again on protection legal professionals’ try and have a number of individuals testify about Combs’ character throughout the sentencing, arguing it distracts from the victims within the case.

"The protection is making an attempt to drown out the voice of victims in favor of character witnesses," a prosecutor argued.

Subramanian will permit Combs’ youngsters and pastor to talk.

Oct 3, 10:43 AM Combs sentencing listening to begins, 'Mia' is not going to give an announcement

Sean Combs entered the courtroom for his sentencing listening to Friday carrying darkish pants and a light-colored sweater over a white button-down. He shook fingers with a few of his attorneys, hugged others and gestured towards his household crammed into the second and third rows of the gallery.

"Good morning decide," Combs mentioned when greeted by Decide Arun Subramanian.

Subramanian mentioned he obtain "loads" of supplies forward of time, together with the letter from Combs himself, the video the protection intends to play and an analysis of the 6-week course Combs taught to fellow inmates at MDC-Brooklyn.

There will likely be no sufferer influence statements after a former Combs assistant who testified underneath the pseudonym “Mia” bowed out.

"This morning the federal government realized 'Mia' not needs to handle the court docket right here at this time," prosecutor Christy Slavik mentioned, including {that a} "bullying" letter from the protection was a part of her reasoning.

"The tone of the protection's letter was inappropriate," Subramanian mentioned. "That shouldn't be finished once more."

Along with Combs, two or three of his youngsters and a pastor intend to talk forward of the imposition of the sentence. Medical doctors who evaluated Combs are ready to talk if obligatory, protection lawyer Brian Metal mentioned.

Oct 3, 8:31 AM Combs to talk in court docket

Sean Combs plans to talk in court docket within the "most dignified and respectful style doable," based on a court docket submitting from his legal professionals.

In a letter submitted to the decide on Thursday, Combs apologized for his actions and argued he was reformed in jail, turning into sober for the primary time.

"I've been placing within the work and dealing diligently to grow to be the perfect model of myself to make sure that I by no means make the identical errors once more," Combs wrote.

The letter additionally said: "I wish to apologize and say how sincerely sorry I'm for all the damage and ache that I've triggered others by my conduct. I take full accountability and accountability for my previous wrongs."

Oct 3, 6:39 AM Combs asks for video to be performed at sentencing

Sean Combs has requested to play a 15-minute video throughout Friday’s sentencing listening to.

The video exhibits Combs enjoying along with his youngsters, mourning Kim Porter and giving motivational speeches at fundraisers in New York.

It's a selective compilation of a public determine who has been unceasingly photographed and videotaped at dwelling and in skilled settings and is supposed to assist persuade the decide that Combs deserves imminent launch.

The decide has seen different video that casts Combs within the reddish hue of a "freak off" or underneath the fluorescent hallway lights of a Los Angeles lodge punching and kicking Cassie Ventura.

-ABC Information’ Aaron Katersky

Oct 3, 6:23 AM Prosecutors push for 11 years in jail

Federal prosecutors say Sean Combs was violent, abusive and left victims in concern, so though he was acquitted of intercourse trafficking and racketeering conspiracy expenses, they are saying he nonetheless deserves a minimum of 11 years in jail.

<img alt="Jane Rosenberg/Reuters - PHOTO: Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as lawyer Alexandra Shapiro argues during a hearing over his bid to overturn his conviction on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, at a courtroom in New York City, September 25, 2025." loading="lazy" width="960" height="720" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg" style="color:transparent" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/8sUeGxOAUfjH5aGk82YLZA--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/us.abcnews.go.com/ff0cea0fa0cb5c356a31ce13830968e5"/> Jane Rosenberg/Reuters - PHOTO: Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as lawyer Alexandra Shapiro argues throughout a listening to over his bid to overturn his conviction on expenses of transportation to have interaction in prostitution, at a courtroom in New York Metropolis, September 25, 2025.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs deserves a minimum of 11 years in jail, prosecutors say

Prosecutors argued Combs held all the facility over the individuals he transported, significantly ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who ended up "bloodied and busied," as depicted on lodge safety digital camera video.

Prosecutors mentioned the sentence ought to mirror Combs' "a long time of unchecked violence" and "a long time of psychological, emotional and bodily injury he has inflicted."

Oct 3, 6:21 AM Protection asks for time served

Sean Combs' protection is arguing for him to be sentenced to time served.

Protection attorneys referred to as Combs -- who has been in custody since September 2024 -- "a rare one who has made monumental skilled and private contributions all through his 55 years" and who desires to be along with his household.

<img alt="Jane Rosenberg/Reuters - PHOTO: Sean "Diddy" Combs, next to his lawyer Teny Geragos, reacts after learning he will not be released on bail, during his sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial in New York City, New York City, July 2, 2025." loading="lazy" width="960" height="720" decoding="async" data-nimg="1" class="rounded-lg" style="color:transparent" src="https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/RR3VZbRW8YOLMSbt9YalBw--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTcyMDtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/us.abcnews.go.com/c94598bebf032e4c01384688d8989157"/> Jane Rosenberg/Reuters - PHOTO: Sean "Diddy" Combs, subsequent to his lawyer Teny Geragos, reacts after studying he is not going to be launched on bail, throughout his intercourse trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial in New York Metropolis, New York Metropolis, July 2, 2025.

"He misplaced many family members, together with his father, his greatest pal, Christopher Wallace -- professionally often known as Infamous B.I.G. -- in addition to the love of his life and mom of 4 of his youngsters, Kim Porter, and most just lately, his mentor, Andre Harrell," the submitting mentioned. "These occasions have been devastating, and for many years Mr. Combs struggled with severe substance abuse points, anger and nervousness, and different flaws that he didn't correctly or professionally tackle till his incarceration final yr."

Oct 3, 6:06 AM Combs to be sentenced for transportation to have interaction in prostitution

In July, a jury discovered Sean Combs responsible of transportation to have interaction in prostitution (in connection along with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura) and responsible of transportation to have interaction in prostitution (in connection along with his ex-girlfriend who testified underneath the pseudonym "Jane").

Combs was convicted of transporting them throughout state strains and internationally for extended sexual performances with male escorts often known as "freak-offs."

The music mogul was discovered not responsible of racketeering conspiracy, essentially the most severe cost. He was additionally discovered not responsible of each expenses of intercourse trafficking by power, fraud, or coercion in reference to Ventura and "Jane."