Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months, or just over four years, in prison for his conviction on two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution.
Federal District Judge Arun Subramanian announced the decision Friday, saying, “a substantial sentence must be given to send a message to abusers and victims alike that abuse against women is met with real accountability.”
The judge noted that this is a “hard time” away from Combs’ family but also observed that Combs will have life after prison.
Combs’ lawyers had argued he should be released almost immediately, asking the judge to sentence him to no more than 14 months, including time served. Prosecutors said he should have faced more than 11 years in prison.
Combs was found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution in July, but was acquitted of more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, which could have led to a life sentence.
