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Prosecutors seeking an 11-year prison sentence for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Prosecutors seeking an 11-year prison sentence for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

Summary

Prosecutors are asking a New York judge to give Sean "Diddy" Combs an 11-year prison sentence for his involvement in prostitution-related crimes. Combs was convicted in July of arranging for male sex workers to meet his girlfriends, violating laws against such actions across state lines. The sentencing is scheduled for Friday, and defense lawyers argue that his time already served should be enough.

Key Facts

  • Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of prostitution-related charges in July.
  • Prosecutors want Combs to get 11 years in jail for these crimes.
  • Combs arranged paid encounters between his girlfriends and male sex workers.
  • He broke the Mann Act, which forbids interstate prostitution activities.
  • Prosecutors submitted letters from victims showing how his actions affected their lives.
  • Combs has been in jail since his conviction and faces sentencing soon.
  • Defense lawyers believe Combs' 13 months in jail have changed him and request a shorter sentence.
  • Combs was acquitted of more severe charges like racketeering and sex trafficking.

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