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[QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 63521, member: 636"]
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Prosecutor Christy Slavik told the court that a former personal assistant, who had planned to testify, had withdrawn after defense lawyers filed a letter questioning her credibility.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.
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