Sean Diddy Combs Defense Urges Early Release After Prostitution Conviction

Sean "Diddy" Combs, convicted in July on two Mann Act charges related to prostitution but acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges, is facing sentencing on October 3. His legal team has urged a New York federal judge to limit his prison sentence to no more than 14 months, which, considering he has already served over a year in custody, could lead to his immediate release. Combs' lawyers emphasize the jury's verdict as an "affirmative indication of innocence" and highlight his sober behavior and incident-free record during incarceration, asking for supervised release including mandatory drug treatment and therapy. They argue that Combs has suffered significant personal and professional consequences and should be allowed to return to his family to continue rehabilitation and rebuild his life. Prosecutors, however, are expected to push for a substantially longer prison term, asserting that a significant sentence is warranted. The judge, who previously rejected a $50 million bail proposal, will consider both sides before sentencing Combs, who has also announced plans to appeal his conviction.