Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in jail and pay a wonderful of $500,000, the utmost attainable, after being found guilty of two counts of transportation to have interaction in prostitution. (That sentence provides as much as simply over 4 years, however the 14 months he has already served in jail will probably be deducted.) At present in Manhattan’s Federal District Court docket, U.S. District Choose 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 towards girls is met with actual accountability.”
“The Court docket has to contemplate all your historical past right here. A historical past of fine works can’t wash away the file on this case, which reveals that you simply abused the ability and management over the lives of girls who you professed to like,” said Choose Subramanian. “The court docket is just not assured that if launched these crimes is not going to 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 happy with you for coming to the court docket to inform the world what actually occurred,” added Choose Subramanian after issuing the sentence. “Mr. Combs, you and your loved ones are going to get via it… You’ll have an opportunity to indicate 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, experiences 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 categorical how sorry I’m for my actions,” stated 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.
