Diddy Set to Address Court First Time Before Sentencing on Prostitution Convictions

Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, is set to be sentenced following his conviction on two counts related to sex trafficking, facing up to 20 years in prison. For the first time since his arrest, Combs plans to personally address the judge at his sentencing hearing, with his legal team requesting he be allowed to wear street clothes instead of a prison jumpsuit. His attorneys highlight his participation in therapy and a STOP program aimed at preventing domestic abuse and sexual assault, arguing for a light sentence of just over a year with time served. Meanwhile, several letters were submitted to the court, including from family and friends supporting leniency, but notably, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, a key witness, urged the judge to consider the severe impact of his abuse and control, advocating for a maximum sentence. Ventura described years of trauma, coercion into drug-fueled sex parties, and ongoing emotional distress, emphasizing the reality of her experience despite the jury's acquittal on the most serious charges. The sentencing marks a critical moment in a high-profile case that has drawn attention to issues of abuse and accountability within the entertainment industry.