US EditionSean ‘Diddy’ Combs now sober and humbled, his lawyers tell judge as they ask for lighter sentence
- Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces sentencing on October 3 for two felony counts of transportation for prostitution following his July conviction in New York federal court.
- His conviction came after he was found not guilty of the higher-level charges involving racketeering and trafficking, with prosecutors recommending a prison term of four to five years while the defense sought a sentence of no longer than 14 months.
- Among about 75 letters filed in support, rapper Yung Miami, Combs' former partner for three years, described him as loving, genuine, supportive, and committed to helping others behind the scenes.
- Miami wrote that Combs "belongs at home, with his family" and praised his influence on her growth and dedication to family, while acknowledging she cannot speak on events before meeting him.
- The sentencing outcome will affect Combs, who has spent over a year in detention and pursued therapy and anger management, as supporters emphasize his positive community impact and family role.
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Yung Miami Supports Diddy's Release With Character Letter
Source: James Devaney / Getty Caresha Brownlee, better known to fans as Yung Miami of the rap group City Girls, is trending this week after writing a letter in support of her ex-boyfriend and former hip-hop mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs, ahead of his sentencing. In her letter, which was submitted late Monday night in New York federal court, Brownlee urged the court to consider the man she came to know during their three-year relationship, describin…
The rapper's defense, convicted on two counts related to prostitution, continues its legal battle to reduce his time behind bars
Yung Miami Wrote a Character Letter for Diddy
Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for The Met Museum In July, a Manhattan jury convicted Sean “Diddy” Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Ahead of next week’s sentencing, 75 people have submitted character letters to the judge on the music mogul’s behalf, in hopes of lessening his prison time. One of those character letters, which was reviewed by The Cut, was written by former City Girls rapper Yung Miami, who …
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'Diddy' lawyers ask for lighter sentence
In a written submission, Combs' legal team said he has already been punished enough.
Sean (Diddy) Combs now sober and humbled, lawyers tell judge
Lawyers for music mogul Sean (Diddy) Combs urged a judge Monday to sentence him to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, meaning he would go free almost immediately if the judge agreed.
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