Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered to serve 50 months in jail after he was convicted on two counts of soliciting prostitution in July.
Due credit for time already served, Combs will serve 36 months – or three years – in prison. Furthermore, the judge ordered five years of supervised release and the maximum fine of $500,000.
At the sentencing hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian characterized the requirement of an extended sentence as a means “to send a message to abusers and victims alike that exploitation and violence against women is met with real accountability.” The judge in particular cited Combs’ so-called “freak-offs,” sexually choreographed sex parties he hosted, defying the defense’s argument that they constituted “intimate consensual experiences” or merely a “sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll” tale.
Combs, who was 55 years old at the time, looked clearly penitent, his head bent, shoulders slumped, and his hands folded. Before he was sentenced, he apologized to his previous girlfriends, pals, and kin in public, referring to his actions as “disgusting, shameful, and sick.” He recognized that his kids “deserve better” and admitted he had not fulfilled his duty as a son to his mother.
Prosecutors condemned Combs’ attitude, insisting he had not taken full responsibility for his actions. Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik informed the court that Combs’ “respect for the law is lip service,” as he had already reserved speaking engagements as early as the next week in anticipation of his possible early release. “That is the pinnacle of hubris, your honor,” Slavik stated, adding that Combs was still unrepentant during his sentencing for two federal offenses.
Combs was found guilty on transportation to prostitute charges but acquitted of the higher charges, such as sex-trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors had sought an 11-year sentence, stating in a sentencing memorandum that Combs had been unremorseful for his crimes. Meanwhile, defense attorneys for Combs requested a sentence of not more than 14 months, pointing to his philanthropic and motivational efforts.
Throughout the proceedings, the defense produced a 12-minute video compilation of Combs delivering motivational speeches to children and running a marathon to raise money for education. Combs became visibly moved throughout the presentation, highlighting his attempt to do good in society beyond his criminal charges.
Combs has been in jail since his September 2024 arrest. Although the sentencing represents a heavy legal loss, it also underscores the courts’ willingness to pursue high-profile individuals for crimes of exploitation of women. With three years in prison, an enormous fine, and supervised release, the case represents a high-profile demonstration of legal punishment for impropriety in the entertainment industry.
In contrast to his former influence and fame, Combs’ sentencing emphasizes the principle that fame does not serve as an exemption from the law. The judge’s comment, in conjunction with the prosecution’s criticism of Combs’ demeanor, emphasize the more overall message that abuse and exploitation will be met with severe legal consequences, irrespective of public image or wealth.
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