Diddy Apologizes Ahead of Transportation‑for‑Prostitution Sentencing

On the eve of his sentencing, Sean “Diddy” Combs sent a nearly four‑page letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian apologizing, taking responsibility for his conduct and saying he is “humbled” and a changed man after more than a year behind bars. He specifically apologized for the 2016 hotel assault on Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, acknowledged past domestic violence and substance abuse, and said prison forced him to confront addictions, become sober and engage in therapy and teaching fellow inmates. Combs faces sentencing on two transportation‑for‑prostitution convictions that carry up to 20 years; prosecutors are seeking about 11 years while his lawyers are asking for roughly 14 months. He was acquitted of racketeering and sex‑trafficking charges after an eight‑week trial in which multiple women testified and urged the judge not to be lenient. The letter also expressed concern about his children as he asks the judge for mercy at Friday’s sentencing.