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Sean Combs is set to face a US district judge in Manhattan on Friday for sentencing subsequent to his conviction earlier this year on federal prostitution-related charges.

Jury Decision

After the extended trial which ended in this past July, panel members found Combs not guilty of the gravest allegations of sex trafficking and conspiracy charges. Jurors, though, convict him on two charges of transporting people for prostitution.

Judge Subramanian now holds the job of setting the punishment. Court activities are planned to commence at 10:00 AM ET.

Case Background

He faced allegations of coercing two former partners into sexual situations involving drugs that included professional escorts. Had he been convicted on the most severe counts might have meant a life in prison.

After being cleared of those accusations, he allegedly fell to his knees in prayer. His lawyer commented that he had “regained his life back”.

Potential Sentence

However, the guilty verdicts he obtained each still carry a maximum of 10 years in prison according to the US Mann Act, which forbids crossing state lines to enable sex work.

The government portray the conduct as grave offenses, although the defense team has dismissed the counts as “backup” counts that never should have proceeded.

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It has been reported that Combs plans to address to the court ahead of the sentence is pronounced, despite never testifying throughout the legal proceedings.

In a request filed last week, his lawyers petitioned that he be permitted to show up in “non-prison clothing” at the proceeding, just as he had throughout the court case when he dressed in informal business attire.

“This court hearing holds significant importance for the defendant,” the letter stated. “He wants to appear before the bench, make a statement, and speak in the most honorable and dignified way feasible.”

Suggested Sentences

Differing punishments remain under consideration, as both prosecution and defense have made recommendations following federal sentencing rules, although the ultimate ruling rests with the presiding judge.

Federal attorneys is recommending a minimum of over 11 years behind bars – which equals over a decade – describing Combs “unrepentant” and emphasizing threats and aggression that testifiers recounted.

The defense team are seeking a maximum of just over a year, which including credit for time served would permit Combs to exit prison by the end of 2025. They contend that his punishment has already proven sufficient for what they say was agreed-upon encounters with compensated companions.

Court probation officers, in the meantime, estimated that the recommended sentencing range could reach as much as 87 months.