How Much Jail Time Could Diddy Face Behind Bars?
Sean “Diddy” Combs faces up to 20 years in prison after a Manhattan jury convicted him of two transportation-for-prostitution counts. Each count carries a maximum of 10 years. He beat racketeering and sex trafficking charges, which could have meant life behind bars.
Legal experts expect the judge to deliver a more moderate sentence. Many believe Combs may receive time served, since he has stayed behind bars since September 2024. Defense lawyers will likely request immediate bail pending sentencing.
Combs’ public demeanor shifted dramatically in court. He sighed in relief at acquittals on the more serious charges. But when he faced convictions, his supporters watched tensely. Prosecutors already stressed they will seek “significant incarceration” given the seriousness of the crimes.
Sentencing remains pending. The judge must weigh Combs’ lack of prior criminal convictions, the allegations’ severity, and the six-week trial’s emotional testimony. Despite the maximum, observers say he might avoid years in prison.
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