Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Confronts Punishment Subsequent to US Federal Prostitution-Related Conviction
Sean Combs is scheduled to appear a federal judge in NYC on Friday to receive his sentence after being recent conviction on federal counts involving prostitution.
Court Verdict
Subsequent to the extended trial which ended in July, jurors found Combs not guilty of the top-level charges of human trafficking and racketeering. Jurors, however, rule against him on two charges of transporting persons for prostitution.
Judge Subramanian now has the job of setting the penalty. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 10am eastern time.
Case Background
He faced allegations of coercing two ex-partners into sexual situations involving drugs that included hired escorts. A conviction on the gravest offenses might have resulted in a life in prison.
Upon his acquittal of those claims, he allegedly knelt down in prayer. His lawyer remarked that he had “received his life back”.
Likely Penalty
However, the guilty verdicts he did receive still each carry a possible of ten years incarcerated under the federal Mann Act, which forbids moving across state borders to arrange commercial sex.
The government describe the actions as major violations, while the defense team has dismissed the charges as “backup” charges that ought not to have proceeded.
New Information
It has been reported that he aims to speak directly to the court ahead of the sentence is delivered, despite not testifying throughout the trial.
In a request filed recently, his lawyers asked that he be allowed to show up in “regular clothes” at the hearing, similar to he had in the trial when he dressed in casual wear.
“The sentencing proceeding is extremely important for Mr. Combs,” the filing noted. “He desires to face the Court, speak to the court, and speak in the most dignified and respectful manner attainable.”
Suggested Sentences
A wide range of sentences is on the table, as prosecutors and defense attorneys have made recommendations following federal penalty standards, though the final decision is up to the court.
Prosecutors is urging no less than eleven years and three months incarcerated – amounting to 11 years and three months – describing Combs “not sorry” and pointing out violence and intimidation that those who testified detailed.
The defense team are requesting no more than just over a year, which including credit for time served would enable Combs to be released by the conclusion of next year. They contend that his penalty has already proven sufficient for what they claim was agreed-upon encounters with compensated companions.
Probation officials, in the meantime, determined that the guideline range could extend to as much as seven years and three months.
