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Fallen music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 4 years in prison at his sentencing Friday after jurors found him guilty of prostitution charges — but acquitted of sex trafficking — in a salacious sex crimes trial this summer.

Combs, 55, learned his fate during a hearing that began at 10 a.m. and is dragging well into the afternoon as attorneys, six of his children, a reverend and the defendant himself addressed the judge.

Federal prosecutors had urged Judge Arun Subramanian to sentence the “unrepentant” Combs to more than 11 years, while the Bad Boy Records’ lawyers argued he should be released with 14 months time served.

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What to know about Diddy’s sentencing

Supporter comforts Diddy's mom after mogul sentenced: 'Stay strong Mama Combs'

By Thomas Gamba-Ellis and David DeTurris

Family members of Sean "Diddy" Combs were seen with little emotion while exiting court following his sentencing on Friday.

The family did not answer any questions while being surrounded by people on the walk back to their van.

Diddy's family showed little emotion while walking out of court. AFP via Getty Images
A supporter shouted out "stay strong Mama Combs." AP
Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison and a $500,000 fine. AP

“Stay strong Mama Combs,” a supporter shouted as Janice Combs walked out shortly after the rest of the family.

Combs, 55, has 38 months left to serve on his 50-month prison sentence, which is set to be followed by 5 years of supervised release.

Cassie Ventura will 'continue healing' after Sean Combs sentenced

By Carly Ortiz-Lytle and Ben Kochman

Cassie Ventura, the star witness for the prosecution at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial, will "continue healing" after her ex-boyfriend and longtime abuser was sentenced in a Manhattan federal court.

Cassie Ventura delivered powerful testimony in court about teh years of abuse she faced. REUTERS

Doug Wigdor, Ventura's attorney said no sentence could undo the trauma, but he is "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."

Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison and a $500K fine by a federal judge on Friday after he was convicted of prostitution in a sensational trial earlier this year.

How much time does Sean 'Diddy' have left to serve in prison?

By Carly Ortiz-Lytle

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced to 50 months — just over 4 years— in prison by a judge on Friday.

The music mogul has been incarcerated since his initial arrest in September 2024 and he'll get credit for the time he's already served at the hellish NYC federal lockup.

Diddy has just over three years left on his sentence has he has been incarcerated since his initial arrest in September 2024. REUTERS

Combs has 38 months left to serve on his sentence, followed by 5 years supervised release.

It is unclear at which federal penal institution he'll finish his sentence at.

Judge reassures Diddy after sentence: 'This is hard time... but you will have a life'

By Carly Ortiz-Lytle

Judge Arun Subramanian handed down a 4 year sentence to the disgraced music mogul but told him that his life wasn't over after his sentence was announced.

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Subramanian called the incarceration a "serious sentence" and "hard time away from your family" but added that prison wasn't the end of the music mogul's life, and he would have "a life afterward."

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to 50 months in prison

By Matt Troutman

The music mogul was sentenced to 50 months in prison by a federal judge and fined $500K after his conviction for prostitution offenses.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to more than four years in prison Friday — solidifying the hip-hop icon’s fall from grace after his depraved secrets were exposed in a blockbuster, stomach-churning sex crimes trial.

Diddy was sentenced to 50 months in prison along with a $500,000 fine after his conviction for prostitution offenses. Getty Images

“You abused them, physically, emotionally and psychologically,” Judge Arun Subramanian told Combs before heading down the sentence of 50 months at the end of a marathon nearly six-hour long hearing.

“Why did it happen for so long? Because you had the power and resources to keep it going, and because you didn’t get caught,” Subramanian said.

“A meaningful sentence is needed to protect the public for further crimes.”

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'I was sick,' Diddy insists, claiming 'my domestic violence will always be a heavy burden' for him

By Kyle Schnitzer and Kaydi Pelletier

"My domestic violence will always be a heavy burden that I will forever have to carry," Sean "Diddy" Combs claimed to the judge as he begged for mercy.

"My actions were disgusting, shameful and sick. I was sick. Sick from the drugs. I was out of control, I needed help but I didn’t get the help.

"Because of that I can make no excuse. I can really make no excuse because I knew better," he said.

Diddy starts crying as he tells mom Janice, 85, and kids he's sorry

By Kyle Schnitzer and Kaydi Pelletier

Sean "Diddy" Combs told his children and his mother, Janice, all sitting in the courtroom except his toddler, that he's sorry.

"I’ve been humbled and broken to my core. I hate myself right now. I’ve been stripped down to nothing. I really am truly sorry for it all no matter what they say," the fallen rap mogul claimed.

Diddy started crying while he apologized to his family. REUTERS

"I want to apologize to my seven children," he said, naming each of them and turning to face them.

“I’m so sorry. They deserved better.

He started crying, putting his hands on his head, as he apologized to his 85-year-old mother.

“I’m sorry. You taught me better. You raised me better," the convict said.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs speaking in court before he's sentenced, apologizes to Cassie Ventura, Jane Doe victim

By Kyle Schnitzer and Kaydi Pelletier

Sean "Diddy" Combs just stepped up to the courtroom mic, wearing his glasses and beginning to read from some papers he's holding.

"I want to thank you for giving me the chance to finally speak up for myself," he told the judge.

"One of the hardest things I've had to handle is having to be quiet. Not being able to express how sorry I am for my actions. I want to personally apologize again to Cassie Ventura for any harm or hurt that I’ve caused to her, emotionally or physically. I don’t take that lightly. I would like to apologize to her family, I’m so sorry.

While speaking in court, Diddy apologized to Cassie Ventura and the other, unnamed victim. REUTERS

"I would like to apologize to Jane [Doe, victim who testified under this pseudonym]. I didn’t mean to hurt you. I’m sorry I brought you into my mess.

"Also I want to personally apologize to all the victims of domestic violence because I know that video [from 2016 where he is seen beating and dragging Ventura], that disgusting, despicable video, triggered a lot of people around the world."

Diddy is a 'master puppeteer of his own image,' not 'a changed man': feds' rebuttal before rapper speaks

By Kyle Schnitzer and Kaydi Pelletier

Federal prosecutor Mary Slavik, who was the first to speak when this court saga began at 10 a.m., returned to the podium with one final message for Judge Arun Subramanian before Diddy speaks.

“He’s not a changed man now," Slavik said, refuting what one of his sons said earlier in an emotional statement.

"You can’t trust his words.

“Despite what the defendant was projecting publicly, behind closed doors… he wasn’t helping others. He was exploiting and using them.”

At one point during her rebuttal, Slavik called Combs a “master puppeteer of his own image.”

'It's clear that Sean Combs has psychological challenges,' laywer says, pushing for light sentence

By Kyle Schnitzer and Kaydi Pelletier

Next up in the parade of Diddy lawyers is Marc Agnifilo, who is making a case for why the light 14-month sentence the defense is pushing for is "right."

"It’s clear that Sean Combs has psychological challenges," he said.

Agnifilo said that the proposed 14-month sentence is "right" for Diddy. SARAH YENESEL/EPA/Shutterstock

“This is probably one of the greatest general deterrence cases ever known," Agnifilo went on, arguing Diddy has "been punished."

"He’s been punished in one of the most public ways in the 35 years I’ve been doing this," the attorney said.

Side note: Agnifilo's wife is Karen Agnifilo, attorney for Luigi Mangione, the crazed 26-year-old facing murder charges for shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown Manhattan last December.

Karen Agnifilo is in the courtroom watching today's sentencing.

2 people arrested outside Diddy sentencing

By Georgett Roberts and Kaydi Pelletier

Two people were arrested outside Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing at Manhattan Federal Court earlier today, a man and a woman.

Both appeared to be agitators and/or social media influencers, and the man was mouthing off to cops all day.

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Two people were arrested outside Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing at Manhattan Federal Court on Friday, including this man who was mouthing off to cops. Georgett Roberts

Judge hinted earlier at length of Diddy's prison sentence

By Kaydi Pelletier

Earlier today, Judge Arun Subramanian hinted at how much prison time he'll give Sean "Diddy" Combs on the two prostitution convictions.

Judge Arun Subramanian said that he has a sentencing range from 70 to 87 months. AP

The judge said he's calculated a sentencing range from 70 to 87 months. That's a window of a little less than six years up to a little more than seven.

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