Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in jail and pay a fantastic of $500,000, the utmost potential, after being found guilty of two counts of transportation to interact in prostitution. (That sentence provides as much as simply over 4 years, however the 14 months he has already served in jail will likely be deducted.) As we speak in Manhattan’s Federal District Court docket, U.S. District Decide Arun Subramanian outlined his reasoning behind the substantial size, citing the necessity “to ship a message to abusers and victims alike that exploitation and violence in opposition to girls is met with actual accountability.”
“The Court docket has to contemplate your whole historical past right here. A historical past of excellent works can’t wash away the report on this case, which reveals that you just abused the ability and management over the lives of girls who you professed to like,” said Decide Subramanian. “The court docket isn’t assured that if launched these crimes won’t be dedicated once more.”
“To Ms. Ventura and the opposite courageous survivors that got here ahead, I wish to say first: We heard you. I’m pleased with you for coming to the court docket to inform the world what actually occurred,” added Decide Subramanian after issuing the sentence. “Mr. Combs, you and your loved ones are going to get by it… You’ll have an opportunity to point out your kids and the world what actual accountability, change, and therapeutic [can look like].”
Earlier than the sentencing was decided, Diddy rose on the protection desk to offer a 12-minute assertion, studies The New York Times. “One of many hardest issues I’ve needed to deal with is having to be quiet, not having the ability to specific how sorry I’m for my actions,” mentioned Diddy. He apologized to Cassie Ventura and her household “for any hurt or damage that I’ve brought on her, emotionally or bodily.” He additionally apologized to former girlfriend Jane, saying, “I introduced you into my mess.” Diddy then apologized to all victims of home violence, his household, and his kids, and referred to his conduct “disgusting, shameful, and sick.” “It doesn’t matter what anyone says, I do know that I’m really sorry for all of it,” he concluded.
