Diddy Sentenced To 4 Years In Prison
Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months—four years and two months—in the feds after being convicted of two federal charges under the Mann Act.
Combs was also fined $500,000, the maximum allowed under federal law, according to the judge’s final ruling. And while he was acquitted of the more explosive racketeering and sex trafficking charges, the jury still found him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution and conspiracy to transport for prostitution—two serious crimes under the 1910 Mann Act.
During the hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian made it clear he wasn’t letting Diddy off easy. He called the music mogul’s conduct “physically, emotionally, and psychologically abusive,” pointing to disturbing witness testimony and allegations of coercion that played out during the trial—even if the jury didn’t convict on all counts.
Prosecutors had been pushing for a hefty 11-year sentence, citing violent patterns, witness intimidation, and a deep abuse of power. But the defense swung the other way—saying Diddy’s 14 months already served while awaiting sentencing was punishment enough.
The judge didn’t agree… but he also didn’t go with the max. Instead, he landed at 50 months, calling it a “balanced but serious punishment” for the crimes Diddy was found guilty of.
In court, Diddy addressed the judge and victims directly, breaking his silence to say he was “ashamed” of his past behavior and “deeply sorry” to those he hurt. He also apologized to his children and his mother, saying he failed in relationships that mattered most.
Several of his six adult children showed up in court and gave emotional pleas for leniency, telling the court their father was a changed man and not the monster the media made him out to be.
But not everyone believed the change…
Cassie Ventura, his ex-girlfriend and a central witness in the case, submitted a victim impact statement expressing fear that Combs could retaliate if released too soon.
Although Diddy had already served over a year behind bars before this sentencing, time served (12–14 months) will be credited toward his sentence. That means he could be out in roughly 36–38 more months if he gets credit for good behavior.
Combs remains in federal custody as he prepares to begin serving his sentence in a federal correctional facility.
