Diddy Sentenced to Four Years for Prostitution Transportation Conviction

Sean "P. Diddy" Combs was sentenced to 50 months in jail after being convicted on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution, though he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. During his sentencing hearing, Diddy expressed remorse, apologizing to Cassie Ventura, her family, his children, and victims of domestic violence, admitting that staying silent during the trial was difficult. Prosecutors sought a much harsher sentence of over 11 years, criticizing Diddy's behavior and challenging his sincerity. His defense team pushed for a lighter sentence of 14 months, citing his mental health struggles including PTSD, anxiety, and depression, as well as personal trauma such as the early death of his father and addiction issues. One of his attorneys, Brian Steel, emotionally highlighted Diddy's positive impact and the hardships he faced growing up. Despite the sentence, some former associates, like a former party guest who was spiked at a Diddy event, expressed shock and concern over the relatively short prison term.