A federal judge sentenced Sean Combs on Friday after prosecutors sought more than a decade behind bars, while defense attorneys requested immediate release for the hip-hop mogul. Combs faces up to 20 years on prostitution-related charges, but U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian holds broad sentencing authority.
Prosecutor Christy Slavik told the court that a former personal assistant, who had planned to testify, had withdrawn after defense lawyers filed a letter questioning her credibility. The judge agreed the defense letter's tone was inappropriate, and prosecutors are seeking an 11-year, three-month sentence while the defense advocates for 14 months.
A jury convicted Combs on July 2 on two counts of arranging interstate travel for paid male escorts to participate in drug-fueled performances with his girlfriends. Jurors acquitted him on racketeering and sex trafficking charges that could have resulted in life imprisonment.
Combs apologized in a four-page court filing and acknowledged losing his way through drugs and excess while claiming 25 years of sobriety. The Bad Boy Records founder is expected to appeal after sentencing concludes.
Prosecutor Christy Slavik told the court that a former personal assistant, who had planned to testify, had withdrawn after defense lawyers filed a letter questioning her credibility. The judge agreed the defense letter's tone was inappropriate, and prosecutors are seeking an 11-year, three-month sentence while the defense advocates for 14 months.
A jury convicted Combs on July 2 on two counts of arranging interstate travel for paid male escorts to participate in drug-fueled performances with his girlfriends. Jurors acquitted him on racketeering and sex trafficking charges that could have resulted in life imprisonment.
Combs apologized in a four-page court filing and acknowledged losing his way through drugs and excess while claiming 25 years of sobriety. The Bad Boy Records founder is expected to appeal after sentencing concludes.
