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Sean “Diddy” Combs will stand before a US district judge in New York City on Friday to receive his sentence following his conviction earlier this year on federal counts involving prostitution.

Trial Outcome

Subsequent to the extended trial that concluded in the month of July, jurors acquitted Combs of the top-level charges of sex trade and racketeering conspiracy. However, the jury, nonetheless, rule against him on two charges of moving individuals for commercial sex acts.

Judge Subramanian now has the responsibility of deciding the punishment. Court activities are planned to begin at 10:00 AM ET.

Case Background

Combs was accused of influencing two former partners into sexual situations involving drugs that included professional escorts. If found guilty on the most serious charges would have meant a lifetime behind bars.

Upon his acquittal of those allegations, he allegedly fell to his knees in prayer. His attorney stated that he had “been given his life back”.

Likely Penalty

However, the convictions he did receive both carry a potential of a decade incarcerated pursuant to the Mann Act, which prohibits moving across state borders to facilitate prostitution.

Prosecutors portray the conduct as grave offenses, although the legal defense has downplayed the counts as “secondary” allegations that should not have advanced.

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Sources indicate that he aims to address to the court ahead of the sentence is announced, despite declining to testify in the court case.

Via a motion lodged the previous week, his legal representatives requested that he be allowed to appear in “civilian attire” at the proceeding, like he had throughout the trial when he wore casual wear.

“The sentencing process holds significant importance for the defendant,” the letter stated. “He wishes to stand before the bench, address Your Honor, and speak in the most respectful and dignified way attainable.”

Sentencing Recommendations

A wide range of penalties is on the table, as both prosecution and defense have submitted proposals based on federal penalty standards, while the ultimate ruling rests with the judge.

Federal attorneys is recommending no less than 135 months behind bars – that’s 135 months – calling Combs “not sorry” and highlighting threats and aggression that testifiers recounted.

Defense lawyers are seeking no more than fourteen months, which including credit for time served would allow Combs to be released by the conclusion of next year. They argue that his sentence has already been enough for what they maintain was consensual sex with compensated companions.

Court probation officers, at the same time, estimated that the recommended sentencing range could reach a maximum of seven years and three months.