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The artist known as Diddy is set to face a federal court judge in New York City this Friday to receive his sentence after being recent conviction on federal prostitution-related charges.

Jury Decision

Following the eight-week trial that wrapped up in this past July, panel members acquitted Combs of the top-level charges of human trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The jury did, nonetheless, rule against him on two counts of moving individuals for prostitution.

Judge Subramanian now has the duty of determining the sentence. Court activities are planned to begin at 10am eastern time.

Case Background

He faced allegations of coercing two past associates into sexual situations involving drugs involving hired escorts. Had he been convicted on the most severe counts could have resulted in a life sentence.

After being cleared of those accusations, he according to accounts dropped to his knees in prayer. His attorney remarked that he had “been given his life back”.

Potential Sentence

Nevertheless, the findings of guilt he did receive each still carry a maximum of ten years in prison pursuant to the federal Mann Act, which forbids interstate travel to arrange commercial sex.

Prosecutors characterize the behavior as grave offenses, while the legal defense has dismissed the charges as “backup” charges that should not have advanced.

New Information

Sources indicate that Combs plans to speak directly to the judge ahead of the penalty is announced, although declining to testify during the court case.

In a request lodged last week, his lawyers petitioned that he be permitted to be present in “non-prison clothing” at the sentencing, like he had throughout the court case when he sported sweaters and collared shirts.

“The sentencing proceeding holds significant importance for the defendant,” the document said. “He desires to stand before the bench, address Your Honor, and make his case in the most respectful and proper fashion possible.”

Suggested Sentences

Differing sentences remain under consideration, as prosecutors and defense attorneys have submitted proposals following federal sentencing rules, while the last word belongs to the judge.

Federal attorneys is urging no less than over 11 years incarcerated – that’s over a decade – describing Combs “not sorry” and highlighting violence and intimidation that testifiers described.

His attorneys are seeking up to just over a year, which including credit for time served would allow Combs to leave custody by the end of 2025. They argue that his sentence has already proven sufficient for what they say was willing intimate relations with compensated companions.

Probation officials, in the meantime, estimated that the standard penalty range could extend to as much as 87 months.