Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs Sentenced too Over Four Years in Prison in Sex Trafficking Case
BROOKLYN, NY – Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced today to 50 months in federal prison after being convicted on sex trafficking charges. Judge Subramanian delivered the sentence in Brooklyn Federal Court, citing Combs’ abuse of two women, identified as Ms. Ventura and Jane, and expressing concern he could reoffend.
Combs, 54, was found guilty under the Mann Act, a 1910 law criminalizing the transportation of individuals for “the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any other immoral purpose.” The defense argued combs was not a “pimp,” asserting he did not financially benefit from the offenses. “All pimps share one aggravating factor,” attorney Jason Driscoll stated. “They make money.”
Despite the defense’s claims,Judge Subramanian rejected the portrayal of the relationships as consensual,stating,”you abused them,physically,emotionally and psychologically.” The judge emphasized the lasting trauma inflicted upon the women,characterizing Combs’ actions as “subjugation” enabled by his “money and power.”
Throughout the hearing, Combs’ legal team presented arguments for leniency, highlighting his positive contributions while incarcerated at a Brooklyn jail and attributing his past behavior to “untreated trauma and a ferocious drug addiction.” Attorney nicole Westmoreland described Combs as having “personally inspired” her, and spoke of his entrepreneurial ventures, including starting a record label and clothing line.
Combs’ children testified on his behalf, pleading for a second chance. His son, Quincy Brown, stated Combs was ”a changed man” and had “evolved, something we haven’t seen in 15 years.” Delila Combs, 18, implored the court, “We can’t watch our baby sister grow up fatherless the same way we grew up motherless… Please, please give our family the chance to heal.”
Judge subramanian acknowledged Combs’ charitable work and family ties, but ultimately deemed them insufficient to outweigh the severity of his crimes. Combs will receive credit for the approximately 13 months he has already served in jail and is also required to pay a $500,000 fine.
Attorney Marc Agnifilo announced the legal team intends to appeal the decision.
