Breaking: Former music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a potential prison sentence of one to three years following his conviction on two counts of violating the Mann Act. The verdict, delivered on August 2, 2025, stemmed from a high-profile federal case in the Southern District of New York.
Combs was acquitted on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, which carried considerably longer potential sentences. The Mann Act convictions relate to transporting individuals across state lines for illicit purposes. The trial, held at the alfred E.Jacobs U.S.Courthouse in Manhattan, involved testimony from multiple accusers alleging years of abuse and exploitation.
The case was investigated by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, with assistance from Homeland Security Investigations. Federal prosecutors, led by assistant U.S. Attorney Mitzi Steiner, presented evidence including travel records and witness accounts.Combs was represented by defense attorney Mark Geragos.
Following the verdict, President Donald Trump, in an interview with Newsmax, indicated that a pardon for Combs was “unlikely,” despite having previously suggested he would consider it. Trump cited the severity of the Mann Act violations as a factor in his decision.The interview was conducted by Marc Lamont Hill.
Combs is expected to receive credit for time already served, potentially reducing the length of his incarceration. Sentencing is scheduled to take place before Judge Laura Taylor Swain on September 15, 2025. The full interview with Marc Lamont hill will air on “TMZ Live” on Friday,August 8,2025.
