Diddy Seeks Leniency, Pardon Ahead October Sentencing

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of more serious charges, with sentencing scheduled for October 3 before Judge Arun Subramanian. Diddy's legal team is seeking alternatives to prison, including home confinement at his Miami mansion, arguing that this would allow him access to needed therapy for anger management and substance abuse. Combs has expressed a desire to enter treatment programs and become an anti-domestic violence advocate as part of his rehabilitation. His attorneys are also pursuing a possible presidential pardon from Donald Trump, though Trump's willingness to grant clemency is uncertain. Sentencing guidelines suggest a likely term of 1-3 years, even though the statutory maximum is 20 years. The prosecution had previously recommended a four-year sentence, but Diddy remains hopeful for leniency.