The jury found him guilty in a very watched case in July and threatened more than ten years of imprisonment.
Manhattan judge ARUN Subramananian expressed the opinion that several years of prison for a fifty -five -year -old rapper is needed due to a deterrent effect. At the same time, he showed that he was not convinced that after Combs‘ release, crime would not be reached again.
They arrested the rap star in New York just a year ago. After the eight -week trial, a musician and producer was found guilty of transporting people across the borders of individual US states in the summer so that they could participate in the marathon sex parties in which drugs were widely used. But the jury did not find him guilty of blackmail and trading in people, for which he was threatened with life imprisonment.
These two accusations were based on the investigators’ claiming that Combs were using violence and threats to force two of his girlfriends – singer Casandra Ventur and a woman in court under the pseudonym Jane – to participate in these sexual events.
In the final word before the judge had made a sentence, Combs apologized to both of his ex -girlfriends today and said he had learned from his actions.
The indictment demanded a sentence of 11 years and three months, while the defense considered an adequate 14 months in prison. Since Combs has been in custody for over a year, it would get freedom at the end of the year.
Diddy asked the court for mercy on Thursday. “I would like to apologize and say how honestly I regret that I have caused so much suffering to others. I take full responsibility for it,” Combs quoted NBC News.
The rapper added that everything he did was the result of his selfishness and the bad self that disappeared in custody.
Combs, who had to share Brooklyn customs cells with 25 other people, said he was worried about life every day. His lawyers also supported an emotional letter and asked for a 14 -month sentence.
But the former Combse Cassie Ventura partner, with the fact that she is still afraid of rapper, turned to court. “I am terrified that when he releases him, his first steps will lead a quick retaliation against me and all the others who spoke,” she said.
