Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced To Over FOUR (4) Years In Prison, Fined US $500,000
Sean “Diddy” Combs, 55, was sentenced to four (4) years and two (2) months in prison on federal prostitution charges earlier today (Friday 3rd October, 2025). He will also have five (5) years of supervised release in addition to the 50-month sentence and will have to pay a $500,000 fine.
Diddy appeared in Court today for his sentencing, following his conviction on federal prostitution charges on 2nd July, 2025. The now gray-haired rapper walked into the Courtroom wearing a white shirt with a cream sweater over it. After hugging all of his lawyers, he gave a lengthy handshake to his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo. The rapper and producer then gestured to his family and put on his glasses.
He had almost no reaction throughout his sentencing hearing until his children spoke. He was very emotional as they addressed the Court and cried while an 11-minute clip, featuring home videos of his family, played. After a brief break, Diddy addressed the Court for the first time to apologize, and also thank the Judge for giving him “a chance to speak” for himself.
“One of the hardest things has been to be quiet, not being able to express how sorry I am for my actions,” Diddy said. “I want to apologize again to Cassie Ventura for any harm I caused emotionally or physically. I don't take that lightly.”
Diddy also apologized to “Jane,” who testified under a pseudonym during the trial, saying, “I didn’t mean to hurt you. Sorry that I brought you into my mess.” He also apologized to all victims of domestic violence.
Admitting his “actions were sick,” he referenced substance abuse issues. “I was out of control. I needed help, but I didn’t get the help,” he said. “I can make no excuse because I knew better. My mama taught me better. My faith taught me better.”
Diddy continued, “Because of my decisions I lost my freedom. I lost the opportunity to effectively raise my children and be there for my mother. I lost all my businesses, I lost my career. I totally lost my reputation. I lost my self-respect. I’ve been humbled and broken to my core. I hate myself right now. Stripped down to nothing. I really am truly sorry for it all, no matter what they say. I want to apologize to my seven (7) children.”
While speaking about the sentencing guidelines, which came out to be between five (5) and seven (7) years, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik emphasized other factors that should be considered. She claimed that throughout these proceedings, it had been made clear that Diddy does not consider the gravity of his crimes. “His respect for the law is just lip service,” she told Judge Arun Subramanian.
As he handed down the hefty sentence, Judge Subramanian noted Diddy's difficult upbringing and acknowledged his family devotion before considering “all of your history and with respect to freak-offs and hotel nights.” He added, “Court rejects that these were just intimate consensual experiences or a sex, drugs and rock-and-roll story. You abused power and control over women you had relationships with.”
Subramanian continued, "Why did it happen so long? Because you had power and resources. You were no John. You were more than that. Even if your currency was your own desire. On deterrence, requires a significant sentence.”
Diddy had no reaction when the Judge imposed his sentence. He sat silently, looking forward, listening the entire time. His hands were folded in his lap. When the Judge mentioned Cassie [Ventura] and Jane [Doe], Diddy looked down. At the end of sentencing, he quickly glanced between his attorneys, Shapiro and Steel.
Diddy's family and supporters also did not react to the sentence. No one had visible facial expressions and the Courtroom was said to be completely silent.
According to the prosecution, Diddy had already booked speaking engagements in Miami for next week — showing his confidence that he would be released today, which did not happen.
More on this as it becomes available.
[Source: Fox News]
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