Rap Mogul Diddy Sentenced 50 Months Prison for Prostitution Charges

Sean "Diddy" Combs, a prominent music mogul, was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for two counts related to prostitution, following a high-profile trial where he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The sentencing judge, Arun Subramanian, cited evidence of physical, emotional, and psychological abuse against women, including Combs' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, rejecting defense claims that the behavior was consensual. Despite the defense's argument for a 14-month sentence and prosecutors pushing for 11 years, the judge imposed a harsher sentence to underscore that abuse of women will not be tolerated. Combs' legal team condemned the sentence as "un-American" and announced plans to appeal, arguing he was effectively punished for charges the jury rejected. Public figures like rapper 50 Cent condemned Combs' actions and highlighted concerns for public safety upon his release. With appeals expected to take time, Combs' team is reportedly seeking clemency from President Donald Trump, hoping for a pardon or commutation to avoid serving the full sentence.