Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sentenced to 50 Months in Federal Prison Following Sex-Crimes Conviction
- Richard Sykes
- Oct 6
- 2 min read
NEW YORK CITY -- Sean “Diddy” Combs, once a towering figure in hip-hop and fashion, was sentenced Friday to 50 months in federal prison after being convicted on two counts of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, marks a stunning downfall for the 55-year-old mogul whose empire spanned music, media, and luxury branding.
Combs will also serve five years of supervised release and pay a $500,000 fine. He has been incarcerated at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center since his arrest last September and will receive credit for time served.
The charges stemmed from a sweeping federal investigation triggered by a civil lawsuit filed by singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura in late 2023. Her allegations—along with testimony from another woman known only as “Jane”—revealed a disturbing pattern of coercion, abuse, and drug-fueled sexual exploitation orchestrated by Combs over several years.
In court, Combs expressed remorse: “I got lost in the journey of life. I got lost in excess. I got lost in my ego,” he said. “Because of my decisions, I lost my freedom. I’ve totally destroyed my reputation. I’ve been humbled and broken down. I hate myself right now.”
Judge Subramanian acknowledged the bravery of the victims, stating, “We heard you… These horrible acts were made public. Your children, when they’re old enough, will be proud of you for coming to the court to tell the world what happened to you.”
Combs’ legal team has announced plans to appeal, arguing that the judge improperly considered coercion in sentencing despite the jury acquitting him of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The sentencing has ignited debate across the entertainment industry and legal circles. While some view the punishment as a long-overdue reckoning, others question the scope of the charges and the judge’s discretion.
As Combs begins his prison term, the case continues to reverberate through the music world, raising urgent questions about power, accountability, and the culture of silence surrounding abuse in entertainment.
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