US EditionProsecutors seek over 11 years in prison for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Prosecutors seek 135 months for Sean Combs, citing coercion, violence, and lasting trauma to victims who fear retribution if he is freed, amid defense calls for leniency.
- Prosecutors requested a federal judge to sentence Sean Combs to over 11 years in prison due to his conviction on prostitution-related charges, citing a victim's fear of his release.
- In July, Combs was found guilty of arranging paid sexual encounters involving his girlfriends and male sex workers, violating the Mann Act.
- Cassie Ventura, one of Combs' ex-girlfriends, stated in her victim impact letter that she still suffers from nightmares and fears retribution if Combs is released.
- Combs' defense attorneys urged a lighter sentence of no more than 14 months, claiming he has changed during his incarceration.
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(AFP) A New York prosecutor asked for a sentence of more than 11 years in prison against hip-hop star P. Diddy, who was acquitted in July of the most serious charges of sexual violence against him.Read more]]>
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Rapper P. Diddy, Sean Combs, of his real name, had been acquitted in July of the heaviest charges initially laid against him in a sexual assault case.
Prosecutors are seeking an 11-year prison sentence for Sean Diddy Combs after he was found guilty of transporting people across state lines for the purpose of prostitution. In a letter to the court, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura said she was concerned the music mogul would be released. Her family has already moved out of New York City because of potential retaliation.
The 55-year-old music producer was found guilty of two counts related to transporting people for the purpose of prostitution in July.
On Friday the sentence against Sean »Diddy« Combs will be announced for various sexual offences. The prosecutor wants a long prison sentence, the musician himself hopes for the help of the US president.
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