Sean Diddy Combs’ sentencing date is confirmed for October 3rd. A federal judge made this decision after a hearing at which the prosecution and defense agreed on the date, despite initial requests for an earlier date. Combs was recently convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution for the purpose of his drug-fueled sexual performances. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, who oversaw Combs’ trial in Manhattan, approved the date on July 8 following a request from Combs’ lawyer Marc Agnifilo. Prosecutors and probation officers agreed to the date.
Combs’ lawyers will file their sentencing recommendation by September 19, with prosecutors likely to follow a week later. U.S. attorneys have said Combs would face 51 months to 63 months in prison under federal sentencing guidelines, while the defense has said the same guidelines suggest a two-year sentence. The judge is not required to follow the guidelines, and either side may also ask the judge to set aside the conviction. The Grammy-winning rapper, 55, remains in the Special Housing Unit at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, where he has been held since his September 2024 arrest. Jurors have cleared him of the most serious charges he faced.
“Diddy” Denied Bail Ahead of Sentencing
Feb 4, 2018; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Recording artist P. Diddy a/k/a Sean Combs prior to the game between the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl LII at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-USA TODAY SportsWhile Diddy was acquitted of the most severe charges after a seven-week trial, Judge Arun Subramanian ordered that he remain in detention while awaiting sentencing. Subramanian said he disagreed with the defense’s argument that Combs’ crimes shouldn’t trigger mandatory detention. Prosecutors told the judge Wednesday that Diddy is wealthy and capable of fleeing.
How Long Could Diddy’s Sentence Be?
Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution carries a maximum sentence of 10 years, meaning Combs could potentially face up to 20 years in prison. However, CBS News contributor Jessica Levinson said it was unlikely his sentence would be that harsh. It sounds like the prosecution is going to be arguing for something potentially over the midline, over five years, ” Levinson said. Prosecutors previously said their preliminary calculations indicate Combs should get at least 51 to 63 months, or roughly four to five years, in prison on the two convictions. Meanwhile, the defense suggested a range of 21 to 27 months.
Levinson said that it is also hard to gauge the potential sentence because federal judges have “a lot of discretion” when it comes to sentencing. Combs will also receive a credit for time served since his arrest in September. It’s absolutely not outside of the realm of possibility that there will be some prison time, “Levinson said. “I do not think that we will see double-digit years in prison.”
