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 are seeking more than 11 years in prison for Sean 'Diddy' Combs after his conviction on prostitution-related charges, highlighting an accuser's fear of his release from jail.
- Sean Combs has remained jailed since July following his conviction for violating the Mann Act by arranging paid sexual encounters with male sex workers and his girlfriends.
- Cassie Ventura, one of his accusers, expressed fears of retaliation if Combs is released, stating he used violence to control her during their relationship.
- Defense lawyers argue that Combs should face no more than 14 months in prison, asserting he has changed during his time in custody and should not be punished for acquitted crimes.
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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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