Diddy’s children squirm in court as prosecutor details disgraced rapper’s vile sex act against Cassie

Diddy’s children squirmed in the courtroom as the prosecution laid bare details of a vile sex act endured by his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura.

Christian ‘King’ Combs, one of Diddy’s sons, held his head down as he government graphically described the treatment Ventura allegedly faced.

The music mogul’s daughters were seen moving uneasily in their seats.

Prosecutors doubled down on their claims that Diddy insisted on posing ‘significant risk’ to his victims’ ‘health, safety and dignity’ during his so-called Freak Off parties.

The prosecution added that the sex parties were ‘extended performances of sexual degradation and humiliation’.

Pictured: Cassie Ventura and Diddy attending a gala together in May 2015

Defense attorney Jason Driscoll started by recapping the defense’s argument that the Mann Act, which Combs was convicted of violating, should never have been applied to him.

The 115-year-old federal law prohibits taking someone across state lines for criminal sexual activity.

Driscoll argued that Mann Act prosecutions generally have targeted people accused of making money off their conduct. He asserted that Combs ‘did not make a single cent’ from what he was convicted of doing.

‘Sean Combs did not make a single cent off his Mann Act conduct,’ Driscoll told the court. ‘That aggravating factor is completely off the table in this case.’

Prosecutor Christy Slavik urged the judge to take an opportunity with his sentence to send a message to victims, the public and would-be perpetrators that Diddy’s crimes were serious and are being punished accordingly.

A lenient sentence might encourage more people to commit such crimes, knowing they won´t face much consequence, she argued.

A lengthy sentence, she said, would potentially deter such behavior. She again urged the judge to sentence Combs to at least 11 years and 3 months behind bars.

Slavik also slammed Combs’ letter Thursday night to the judge seeking leniency, saying that he portrayed himself as the victim of his own bad behavior.

‘The defendant doesn’t stop at blaming victims. Even in his submission last night, his remorse was qualified,’ the prosecutor said.

In the letter, Combs wrote: ‘My domestic violence will always be a heavy burden that I will have to forever carry.’

By framing it that way, Slavik said, it’s ‘like he’s the victim in this scenario’.

‘This is not a person who has accepted responsibility,’ she added.

Judge Arun Subramanian has said the advisory sentencing range of 70 to 87 months is appropriate and sees no reason to deviate from that.

This means Diddy could receive a sentence of six to seven years in prison.

The judge also stated that guidelines allow the court to impose an up to $250,000 fine.

Pictured: Defense lawyers comfort Diddy while discussing how to handle a note sent by jurors that they had reached a verdict on four of the five counts against him on July 1, 2025

Disgraced Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs booked a speaking arrangement in Miami on Monday under the assumption he’d be a free man, his sentencing hearing has been told.

The sleazy rapper, 55, faces up to 20 years behind bars for prostitution offenses, but on Friday morning prosecutor Mary Slavik suggested he was feeling optimistic.

‘(Diddy) booked speaking arrangements in Miami for next week,’ Slavik told the hushed Manhattan Federal Courthouse.

‘That is the height of hubris,’ she said, adding that it showed he was ‘assuming the court is going to ignore the law and let him be in Miami on Monday.’

‘That’s the opposite of demonstrating respect for the law… his respect for the law is just lip service.’

The government is now arguing that Diddy should receive a lengthy sentence of 11 years and 3 months.

‘Today is about accountability and justice. Accountability for the defendant, who committed serious federal crimes repeatedly over the course of 15 years, and justice for the public, including for the victims, whose lives have been shattered,’ prosecutor Christy Slavik told the court.

She argued that the law requires the court to consider all information about the defendant and his conduct, claiming this this case is ‘not just about sex’.

‘When you step back…it’s clear this isn’t just a case about Freak Offs or Hotel Nights, it’s not just about sex,’ she said.

‘It’s a case about a man who did horrible things to real people to satisfy his own sexual gratification.’

Slavik added: ‘He didn’t need the money. His currency was control. And he weaponized (that) to devastating effect on his victims.’

Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs bowed his head in distress this morning as the judge at his sentencing hinted that he will likely face a lengthy sentence.

But Judge Arun Subramanian, who will decide his sentence, has signaled that Combs is unlikely to be freed soon, ruling today that the crimes Diddy was acquitted of can be considered in his sentence.

The ruling would ‘dramatically’ increase how long Diddy’s sentence should be, the court heard.

Diddy’s attorney Brian Steel appeared anxious as the judge spoke, holding his head in his hands briefly and rubbing his eyes, before touching his hands to his face.

The court also heard that Diddy has signed an order of forfeiture, meaning the government will be seizing one of his properties.

Judge Arun Subramanian has claimed that Diddy has not expressed remorse for his crimes, signaling the rapper could be set for a long prison sentence.

The judge slammed Diddy for denying essential facts at his trial and guilt.

‘Combs has challenged his factual guilt full-throatedly, and has even done so after trial,’ the judge said.

‘He’s not admitted his guilt.

‘He’s not expressed remorse of the actual offence.’

Diddy has signed an order of forfeiture and will be giving up one of his properties, the court heard this morning.

An order of forfeiture is a court-issued directive to seize property that is connected to a crime.

Diddy confirmed in court today that he signed to directive after having reviewed and discussed it.

It is unclear which specific one of the music mogul’s properties will be seized.

Judge Arun Subramanian said the letter the defense submitted to the court about Diddy’s accuser known pseudonymously as Mia was ‘inappropriate’.

Diddy’s attorneys, in a court filing on Wednesday, pushed back against the prosecution’s request to have Mia speak at today’s sentencing hearing.

The letter alleged that Mia ‘lied that she had sexual contact with Sean Combs without her consent’ and ‘lied that she was a victim’.

‘Virtually everything that came out of her mouth was a lie,’ the letter continued.

The prosecution today described the letter as ‘ bullying and in contravention to your honor’s rules about civility in proceedings’.

The judge, in response to the letter, told the court today: ‘The tone of the defense’s letter was inappropriate.’

Judge Arun Subramanian has ruled that acquitted conduct can be considered in the sentencing of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

The defense claims the charges Combs was acquitted of cannot be considered, but Subramanian told the court today: ‘There is no guidance from any court on this.

‘We don’t know what the jury was thinking. But it’s about overlapping conduct. And it only impacts the advisory guidelines range.’

The rules state that ‘no limitation may be placed on the background of a person convicted of an offence’ and that ’acquitted conduct may be considered’, the judge said.

The defense would like several of Diddy’s friends and family members to speak on his behalf today, the court has heard.

The defense told Judge Arun Subramanian that two to three of Diddy’s children would like to address the court.

Rev Gary Johnson, the founder and pastor of Faith Christian Worship Center in Baltimore, is also slated to speak. He provided a letter to the court as well.

Two doctors who have evaluated and cared for Diddy while he was in jail in Brooklyn are also on the list.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs briefly addressed the judge at his sentencing hearing this morning.

‘Combs, have you read the pre-sentence report?’ Judge Arun Subramanian asked.

Diddy simply replied: ‘Yes, I have.’

Mia, one of the victims who testified during Diddy’s trial, will no longer speak to the court today, the prosecution has revealed.

‘This morning the government learned Mia no longer wishes to address the court today,’ prosecutor Christy Slavik told the judge.

‘I’m comfortable repping to the court that’s in part due to the letter submitted by the defense on Wednesday – which can only be described as bullying and in contravention to you honor’s rules about civility in proceedings.

‘Mia has submitted a written statement and we urge the court to consider Mia’s experience in fashioning a sentence.’

Judge Arun Subramanian says he has received the defense submissions including letters and reports from Diddy’s doctors, the letter Diddy wrote and the 11-minute video sent by the defense.

‘I’ve read all of the materials and especially the letters I greatly appreciated those, I read them closely,’ the judge told the court.

Diddy nodded in response.

Subramanian added that he greatly appreciates the letters provided by the prosecution too.

Judge Arun Subramanian said good morning to Diddy after the prosecution and defense were introduced to the court.

‘Good morning to you, Mr Combs,’ the judge said.

‘Good morning, judge,’ Diddy replied.

The judge then gave an overview on how today’s hearing would proceed.

He will first go over the materials received, review sentencing calculations and then hear from the prosecution, followed by the defense and Diddy himself.

Subramanian will then review the sentence rules and impose Diddy’s sentence.

Diddy walked into court this morning wearing an oatmeal colored sweater and dark pants.

He waved to his family and shook hands with his lawyers.

He smiled as he hugged his lawyer Brian Steel.

His family waved back to him but he appeared reserved and less expressive than previous hearings.

Diddy shook hands with his attorney Marc Agnifilo and sat down and blew a kiss to his family, stretched his back and exhaled, then put his glasses on and looked over some legal documents.

All six of Diddy’s adult children are now in court. His youngest, two-year-old Love, however, is not.

Christian ‘King’ Combs is accompanied by his girlfriend Raven Tracy.

Justin Combs, Diddy’s other son, is in court with a female friend.

The courtroom is completely packed now. Extra seats have been put in net to the public gallery.

A court clerk announced that Diddy will be coming out soon and warning everyone to keep their phones on silent.

Anyone making disruption will be removed from the overflow rooms, the court clerk said.

Sharay Hayes, an exotic dancer nicknamed ‘The Punisher’, who took part in Diddy‘s notorious ‘freak off’ parties was seen outside Manhattan federal court this morning with his self-help in hand.

Hayes published a best-selling book earlier this year about his inability to function properly in the bedroom.

In Search of Freezer Meat explores the topic of erectile dysfunction and has soared to number one in Amazon’s ‘Male Impotence’ category – thanks in part to his recent courtroom testimony at Diddy’s trial and repeated references to the infamous ‘Freak Off’ sessions in the book.

The book, which includes a six-page description of his sordid encounters with the hip-hop mogul and Cassie Ventura.

Diddy’s lawyers began to arrive in court half an hour before the sentencing began.

Marc Agnifilo and Nicole Westmoreland entered the room with Agnifilo pacing around.

Dozens of people had been waiting outside the court for the handful of seats for the public – some had been there since Thursday, the day before the sentencing took place.

Diddy’s other lawyers have begun to file in: Xavier Donaldson and Teny Geragos, who is heavily pregnant, are now in court.

Alexandra Shapiro and Jason Driscoll have arrived too. The public gallery is filling up.

The prosecutors have arrived: all five of them, but no Maurene Comey of course. She was fired by Donald Trump’s Justice Department after the verdict.

Janice Combs, Diddy’s mother, is in the second row of the public gallery in an all white suit and sunglasses. She blew kisses at friends sitting behind her.

Diddy’s children arrived in front of the court in a processing of SUVs with blacked out windows

Record producer Dallas Austin appears to be sitting with Diddy’s family and friends in the very full courtroom.

Diddy’s defense team has released a roughly 11-minute video that they intend to play in court this morning.

Defense attorney Brian Steel filed a submission to the court yesterday which included the documentary-style video depicting the rapper as a stand up guy.

The compilation shows Diddy worker with charities, youth engagement programs and highlights how he cared for his children over the years.

Janice Combs was a constant, composed figure throughout the explosive eight-week trial in New York, where she, along with other family members, sat through graphic testimony that her son was a vicious, violent abuser of women and a drug addict.

The rapper’s mother has once again turned up to support her son.

The 80-year-old looked slim and chic in a white blazer and pants as she arrived at Manhattan federal court ahead of Diddy’s sentencing today.

More members of Diddy’s team have arrived at Manhattan Federal Court this morning ahead of his sentencing.

Defense attorneys Teny Geragos and Brian Steel were photographed walking into the courthouse today.

Diddy lawyer Xavier Donaldson was also spotted entering the building.

In addition to his legal team, Diddy’s publicist Holly Baird will be in court today. She was pictured entering the courthouse not long ago.

Pictured: Teny Geragos arriving at the federal courthouse this morning

Pictured: Brian Steel arrives at Manhattan federal court for Diddy’s sentencing

Pictured: Diddy’s publicist Holly Baird outside the courthouse this morning

Diddy is set to be sentenced today for violating the federal Mann Act, an anti-prostitution law with a century-old history.

The Mann Act makes it illegal to transport someone across state lines for the purpose of prostitution or other illegal sex acts.

Over the years, the law has been used to prosecute R&B superstar R. Kelly, Jeffrey Epstein companion Ghislaine Maxwell, musician Chuck Berry and, more than a century ago, boxer Jack Johnson.

Its broad wording and a subsequent Supreme Court interpretation once allowed prosecutors to bring cases against interracial couples, and eventually many others in consensual relationships, according to Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.

The law was amended in the 1980s and today a lot of Mann Act prosecutions involve people accused of taking children across state lines for sexual purposes.

Defense attorney Xavier Donaldson has arrived at the Manhattan federal court this morning for the 10am sentencing of his client Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs.

Prosecutors seek to have Combs sentenced to at least 11 years and 3 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges.

But Diddy’s lawyers say the sexual encounters were consensual and that being in jail has hastened Combs’ sobriety and forced him to learn from his misbehavior.

They have said there is no need for him to remain behind bars because he has already been punished enough.

At a court hearing last week, Combs seemed buoyant as he told his mother and children that he is ‘getting closer to going home’.

Pictured: Diddy attorney Xavier Donaldson arrives at Manhattan federal court this morning

Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs won’t get the ‘Club Fed’ treatment when he is finally sentenced to prison, but he could have more freedom than he’s experienced since his 2024 arrest.

Mangel predicts the disgraced mogul will have more opportunities to interact with his family than he has for the past 11 months while at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn – where he’s been held during his criminal trial.

The consultant added that he’ll have more ‘freedom and liberty’ at the next facility.

In her letter to the judge ahead of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’s sentencing, Cassie Ventura dismissed his claims of remorse.

‘I know that who he was to me – the manipulator, the aggressor, the abuser, the trafficker – is who he is as a human,’ she wrote. ‘He has no interest in changing or becoming better. He will always be the same cruel, power-hungry, manipulative man that he is.’

Ventura noted that Combs had denied her allegations of assault until the footage of the beating emerged, and she urged the judge to issue a sentence that ‘reflects the strength it took for victims of Sean Combs to come forward.’

‘I hope that your decision considers the many lives that Sean Combs has upended with his abuse and control,’ she wrote.

Combs, on the eve of his sentencing wrote a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian in which he apologized for hitting, kicking and dragging his then-girlfriend at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016 – an attack captured on security camera.

‘The scene and images of me assaulting Cassie play over and over in my head daily,’ Combs wrote. ‘I literally lost my mind. I was dead wrong for putting my hands on the woman that I loved. I’m sorry for that and always will be.’

That footage was shown repeatedly during his two-month trial, which also included testimony from women who said Combs had beaten, threatened, blackmailed or sexually assaulted them.

Pictured: Cassie Ventura and Diddy attending the Los Angeles Premiere of Apple Music’s CAN’T STOP WON’T STOP: A BAD BOY STORY at The WGA Theater on June 21, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California

Diddy, who did not speak during his eight-week trial, is expected to address the court for the first time today.

He intends to make an allocution in front of the court, begging for mercy and expressing his remorse.

His lawyers have requested that Diddy, who wants to deliver his statement to the court in the ‘most dignified and respectful fashion possible’, be permitted to wear ‘non-prison clothing’ during the sentencing.

Diddy’s team asked that he receives ‘one button down shirt, one pair of pants, one sweater, and one pair of shoes without laces to wear to court’, according to USA Today.

Diddy’s lawyers have released a new video compilation attempting to present the rapper as having been a ‘family man’, ‘inspiration’, and ‘pillar of the community’.

The compilation features home videos of the fallen music mogul’s children, his speeches at schools and universities, and ‘mentoring’ activities.

The explosive legal saga is set to come to an end today as the rapper is sentenced following eight weeks of court proceedings.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will be sentenced this morning for his conviction on two prostitution-related counts – crimes prosecutors say deserve more than a decade behind bars.

The two prostitution-related counts each carry a maximum penalty of a decade in prison.

Prosecutors are urging Judge Arun Subramanian to sentence Combs to at least 11 years, calling him ‘unrepentant’ and a public threat.

Diddy’s lawyers meanwhile have asked that the judge grant him 14 months, which would effectively be time served.

Ahead of his decision, Subramanian is weighing materials including victim impact statements. At least one witness, a former assistant who testified under the name Mia, is expected to read her statement in court.

The judge also has reference letters supporting Combs – in addition to a lengthy plea for leniency from the artist himself.

Picture: Flanked by defense attorneys Teny Geragos, left, and Brian Steel, right, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, center, reacts after he was denied bail on prostitution-related offenses in Manhattan federal court on July 2, 2025

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs will appear in federal court in Manhattan this morning at 10am for his sentencing.

The sentencing comes after a nearly two-month trial featuring testimony from women who described being beaten, threatened, sexually assaulted and blackmailed by Combs.

The rapper is expected to speak directly to Judge Arun Subramanian during today’s hearing.

Diddy was convicted on two counts of prostitution charges during the grueling eight-week trial.

A jury acquitted Combs, 55, of more serious racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that could have put him away for life.

DEEP DIVE delves into Diddy’s 30-year reign of excess and debauchery in unprecedented detail, starting with his ‘crazy’ fits of rage as a student in the 1980s that earned him the disturbing ‘Puff’ nickname.

Contained within hundreds of pages of civil court documents are the horrifying details of his tempestuous relationship with Cassie Ventura – which ultimately led to the floodgates opening.

Among the many allegations contained within the papers are claims that Diddy filmed fellow A-list celebrities taking drugs and having sex with prostitutes.

Diddy wrote a four-page letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, who will decide his sentence, requesting leniency and ‘mercy’ ahead of his sentencing.

He alleged he wanted to resume his role as primary caretaker for his ill mother and focus his efforts on being a good father to his seven children.

The rapper claimed to ‘take full responsibility’ for his actions and issued an apology to his victims.

‘First and foremost, I want to apologize and say how sincerely sorry I am for all of the hurt and pain that I have caused others by my conduct,’ he wrote.

‘I take full responsibility and accountability for my past wrongs.’

The letter also saw Diddy reflect on his time in prison and his trial, alleging that the ‘scene and images of me assaulting Cassie play over and over in my head daily’.

‘I lost my way. I got lost in my journey. Lost in the drugs and the excess,’ he continued. ‘My downfall was rooted in my selfishness.’