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Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing live updates: Combs gets 50 months in prison

PHOTO: In this courtroom sketch, Sean Diddy Combs reacts as he makes a statement during his sentencing hearing in Manhattan federal court, Oct. 3, 2025, in New York.
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Combs sentenced to 4 years in prison for conviction on prostitution-related charges
By Aaron Katersky, Peter Charalambous
Last Updated: October 3, 2025, 11:34 PM

Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related offenses.

He gets credit for time served since his arrest. Combs has already spent 12 months at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.

Before the judge read the sentence, Combs tearfully apologized in court, saying, "I’ve been humbled and broken to my core."

Federal prosecutors argued Combs deserved at least 11 years in prison, while Combs' lawyers asked for a sentence of no more than 14 months.

Key Headlines

  • Cassie Ventura speaks out
  • Judge addresses Combs: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'
  • Combs will get credit for 12 months served, fined $500,000
  • Sean Combs sentenced to 50 months in prison
Here's how the news is developing.

Oct 03, 2025 11:34 PM

Combs' lawyers vow to appeal his sentencing

Speaking outside the courthouse Friday night, Sean "Diddy" Combs’ lawyers vowed to appeal the judge's sentencing decision. "What we feel happened today was that the judge acted as a 13th juror, and that he second-guessed the jury," attorney Marc Agnifilo said.

Agnifilo said their strongest argument on appeal is that the judge used coercion as a basis for a lengthy sentence, while the jury acquitted Combs on the allegation he used force or coercion to move his victims across state lines.

"We think that's just absolutely inconsistent with the jury's verdict," he said. "The jury's verdict was resoundingly clear. There was no sex trafficking, there was no racketeering, everything was consensual, everything was adult, which is why he was convicted only of the prostitution offense."

Attorney Brian Steel called today a "very bad day for everybody."

"There is a human being now in custody for 50 months based upon conduct that the jury heard, the jury resolved and the jury rejected," he said.


Oct 03, 2025 11:25 PM

Juror says Combs 'got off easy' in sentencing

One of the jurors from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ jury is reacting to his sentence, saying that the music mogul "got off easy."

Combs was sentenced to over four years in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related offenses. He will get credit for the 12 months he's already served, as well as be fined $500,000.

"I think he got off easy. I’m surprised the judge was that lenient," the juror said in a statement to ABC News. "... I think 10 years would have been more appropriate. He has many more civil suits filed against him, so he will be in and out of court for years. I’m sure he will have more fines to pay, too," the juror said.


Oct 03, 2025 9:09 PM

Cassie Ventura speaks out

Doug Wigdor, an attorney for Sean Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, said in a statement, “While nothing can undo the trauma caused by Combs, the sentence imposed today recognizes the impact of the serious offenses he committed.”

“We are confident that with the support of her family and friends, Ms. Ventura will continue healing knowing that her bravery and fortitude have been an inspiration to so many,” Wigdor said.



Oct 03, 2025 9:34 PM

Judge addresses Combs: 'Light at the end of the tunnel'

District Judge Arun Subramanian is now speaking to Sean Combs to encourage him that there is a “light at the end of the tunnel” despite the lengthy sentence.

“Mr. Combs, I know you feel you are in a dark place right now, but these crimes were serious ones,” the judge said. “Mr. Combs, you and your family are going to get through this. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.”

When leaving the courtroom, Combs turned to his family and said, “I’m sorry. I love you.”


Oct 03, 2025 10:31 AM

Prosecutors push for 11 years in prison

Federal prosecutors say Sean Combs was violent, abusive and left victims in fear, so even though he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, they say he still deserves at least 11 years in prison.

PHOTO: Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as lawyer Alexandra Shapiro argues during a hearing over his bid to overturn his conviction on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, at a courtroom in New York City, September 25, 2025.
Jane Rosenberg/Reuters
Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as lawyer Alexandra Shapiro argues during a hearing over his bid to overturn his conviction on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution, at a courtroom in New York City, September 25, 2025.
Jane Rosenberg/Reuters
Sean 'Diddy' Combs deserves at least 11 years in prison, prosecutors say

Prosecutors argued Combs held all the power over the people he transported, particularly ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who ended up "bloodied and busied," as depicted on hotel security camera video.

Prosecutors said the sentence should reflect Combs' "decades of unchecked violence" and "decades of psychological, emotional and physical damage he has inflicted."


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