Sean 'Diddy' Combs was charged in 2024 with transporting individuals for prostitution, racketeering, and sex trafficking, sparking a media storm in 2025.
Verdict
On July 2, 2025, the jury acquitted Combs of racketeering and sex trafficking but convicted him of transporting individuals for prostitution.
Sentencing Date
The judge set sentencing for October 3, 2025, after both prosecution and defense prepared their final arguments and recommendations.
Prosecution
Prosecutors sought 51–63 months, citing testimonies of coercion, violent behavior, and drug-fueled 'freak-offs' as aggravating factors.
Defense
Diddy’s lawyers asked for 21–27 months, emphasizing his age, rehabilitation efforts, good behavior in jail, and time already served.
Judge
Judge Arun Subramanian, of Indian origin, oversaw the case. He weighed both sides before deciding on a prison term plus financial penalty.
Sentence
On October 3, 2025, Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced to 50 months (4 years, 2 months) in prison, plus a $500,000 fine.
Time Left
Having been in custody since September 2024, Diddy has already served a year. That leaves around 36 months to go before release.
After Prison
Following release, Combs must serve 5 years of supervised probation. His legal team also confirmed plans to appeal the conviction.
Impact
The case marks one of the biggest celebrity trials in recent years, reshaping discussions on power, accountability, and survivor voices.