Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to return to court on Thursday for a pivotal hearing that could determine how much longer the hip-hop mogul will remain behind bars. Convicted in July on prostitution-related charges, the 55-year-old Bad Boy Records founder has already spent nearly 13 months in custody. His sentencing is scheduled for October 3, but Thursday’s arguments could influence whether he walks free immediately or serves several more years.
Combs’ legal team has urged Judge Arun Subramanian to impose no more than a 14-month sentence, arguing in papers filed this week that with credit for good behavior, their client should be released right away. Prosecutors, however, have pushed back, suggesting he deserves a “substantial” prison term—though they have yet to formally recommend a sentence. The judge, who has already denied Combs bail twice since his conviction, has indicated he is not inclined toward leniency, citing Combs’ violent history.
The rapper and producer, acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that could have brought life in prison, was convicted for arranging interstate travel tied to prostitution. Testimony from his former girlfriends painted a grim picture, alleging abuse that included beatings, choking, and intimidation. As Combs’ fate hangs in the balance, Thursday’s courtroom showdown may prove decisive in shaping the next chapter of his turbulent legacy.
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