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Sean “Diddy” Combs is set to face a federal judge in Manhattan on Friday to receive his sentence after being conviction earlier this year on federal counts involving prostitution.

Trial Outcome

After the extended trial that concluded in July, panel members found Combs not guilty of the most serious accusations of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. However, the jury, though, find him guilty on a pair of offenses of moving individuals for sex work.

Judge Subramanian now has the responsibility of deciding the penalty. The hearing is scheduled to commence at ten in the morning Eastern Standard Time.

Case Background

The accusations against Combs of pressuring two ex-partners into drug-laced sexual encounters that included hired escorts. If found guilty on the most serious charges might have resulted in a lifetime behind bars.

After being cleared of those accusations, he allegedly fell to his knees to pray. His lawyer stated that he had “been given his life back”.

Possible Punishment

Nevertheless, the convictions he was given still each carry a maximum of 10 years in prison under the federal Mann Act, which prohibits moving across state borders to enable sex work.

Federal prosecutors characterize the behavior as grave offenses, while the defense team has downplayed the accusations as “backup” allegations that should not have gone forward.

Recent Developments

It has been reported that Combs plans to address to the court prior to the penalty is pronounced, although not testifying in the court case.

Via a motion lodged the previous week, his attorneys requested that he be allowed to be present in “non-prison clothing” at the sentencing, just as he had during the trial when he wore informal business attire.

“This court hearing holds significant importance for the defendant,” the filing stated. “He wishes to stand before the judge, make a statement, and allocate in the most respectful and respectful way feasible.”

Sentencing Recommendations

Various punishments are possible, as the government and defense have offered suggestions following US sentencing guidelines, although the last word is up to the court.

Federal attorneys is advocating for a minimum of over 11 years behind bars – amounting to 11 years and three months – describing Combs “not sorry” and pointing out violence and intimidation that witnesses detailed.

The defense team are pressing for up to 14 months, which with time already served would allow Combs to leave custody by the conclusion of next year. They contend that his penalty has already proven enough for what they say was agreed-upon encounters with compensated companions.

Sentencing officials, at the same time, determined that the guideline range could reach a maximum of over seven years.