Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs isn’t going down without pulling all the stops. His defense pushed for the judge to overturn his convictions. On Tuesday, the judge basically said “nah.” He declined to rewrite Diddy’s “illegal” activity as an amateur pornographer’s work. Still, his defense didn’t let up, sending the judge a slew of character support and sentencing recommendation letters from Combs’ family, industry peers, and even his former public baes.
At the final hour, Diddy himself is coming forward. He submitted a letter asking for mercy and explaining he’s a “changed” man. His team released an 11-minute documentary-style video depicting Diddy’s personal and professional accomplishments. And today, he might speak in the courtroom for the first time. He did not testify during the trial.
Keep reading for LIVE UPDATES of what’s happening inside and out of the courtroom.
How Much Time Is Diddy Really Facing?
As mentioned, it’s all in Judge Arun Subramanian’s hands. He will determine whether Combs will sit in jail or go home soon. He can give Diddy the maximum sentence for each count of violating the Mann Act: 10 years times two plus time served. Those years could be served at the same time or back-to-back. The judge could also lean toward the prosecutors’ recommendation of at least 11 years. It wouldn’t be ideal for the defense, which has asked that the judge show leniency and send Diddy home after over a year.
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Sentencing Begins: LIVE UPDATES FROM INSIDE THE COURTROOM
- Diddy Arrives at Court: Sean Combs arrived at the courthouse from the Metro Detention Center in Brooklyn, where he’s been locked up since his arrest in September 2024. The same judge who’s ruling today denied him bail three times leading up to this point. In a show of grace, Judge Subramanian did allow Diddy to wear non-jail clothes. According to the Associated Press, he’s wearing a light-colored sweater over a button-down shirt and dark-colored slacks. He hugged some of his lawyers and waved to his supporters and family in the courtroom. His hair is reportedly grayer and whiter than usual, given that he’s not allowed to use hair dye in jail.
- “Mia” Will Not Speak Today, Judge Gives Warning: Diddy and the judge exchanged “good mornings.” Prosecutors announced that “Mia” wouldn’t speak today, as expected, due to a “bullying” letter that the defense submitted. The judge agreed that the letter’s tone was “inappropriate” and warned the defense. “Mia” was a trial witness who testified under a pseudonym and previously worked for Diddy. She testified to experiencing rape and abuse and witnessing violence. “Mia” was the only victim scheduled to speak in court today.
- Judge Names Who Can Speak: Diddy’s children and Dr. Reverend Johnson will be allowed to speak. His lawyers are also pushing to hear from doctors who have treated the 55-year-old while he’s been locked up.
- Judge Says Diddy Hasn’t Accepted Responsibility:
Recap Of Sean Combs’ Letter Plea To Judge
series The 11-Minute Documentary Video
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Associated Press Michael R. Sisak and Larry Neumeister contributed to this report via AP Newsroom.
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