Prosecutors Seek Over 11 Years In Prison for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

October 1, 2025

Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing after his July conviction on prostitution-related charges under the Mann Act for arranging paid sexual encounters between his girlfriends and male sex workers. Prosecutors have requested at least 11 years and 3 months imprisonment, citing his serious crimes and the traumatic impact on his victims, including former girlfriends who testified about being forced to participate in drug-fueled sexual events that Combs often filmed. Despite his defense attorneys requesting no more than 14 months imprisonment and claiming he has changed during his detention, prosecutors characterized Combs as "unrepentant" and attempting to shift blame to his victims.

Who is affected

Sean "Diddy" Combs
His former girlfriends including Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and another ex-girlfriend who testified as "Jane"
The male sex workers who were involved in the arranged sexual encounters
Families of the victims, as Cassie mentioned moving her family out of the New York area due to fear of retribution

What action is being taken

Prosecutors are actively urging the judge to sentence Combs to at least 11 years and 3 months in prison
Defense attorneys are currently requesting a much shorter sentence of no more than 14 months
Combs is being held in a Brooklyn federal lockup where he remains under constant suicide watch
Cassie is keeping "as private and quiet as possible" while receiving psychological care to cope with trauma

Why it matters

The case involves serious charges related to prostitution and interstate commerce for sexual purposes
The conviction highlights the use of power, fame, and wealth to manipulate and abuse others
Victims have detailed severe psychological and physical trauma from Combs' actions, including violence and coercion
The sentencing will determine whether a high-profile celebrity receives significant punishment for crimes that prosecutors say warrant substantial prison time
The case exposes the reality of abuse that can occur behind the glamorous façade of the entertainment industry

What's next

Sentencing is set for Friday where Judge Arun Subramanian will determine Combs' prison term
The judge will consider both the prosecution's request for at least 11 years and 3 months and the defense's request for no more than 14 months

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