What happened at Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing hearing?

Diddy's attorney and children, including his son Justin, spoke in his defense during the sentencing hearing, with his lawyer emotionally praising his work in the music industry and his son calling him a "superhero" who has changed.

How did Diddy's legal team respond to his convictions?

Diddy's attorney, Nicole Westmoreland, cried while defending his character and the work he has done in the music industry. His legal team also requested a sentence of no more than 14 months in prison, in contrast to the 11 years sought by prosecutors.

What was the outcome of Diddy's trial?

Diddy was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges that could have resulted in a life sentence, but was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The judge will now determine his final sentence.

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Diddy's Children Plead for Leniency as Sentencing Hearing Unfolds

3 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Diddy's attorney emotionally defends his character
Diddy's son Justin calls him a "superhero" who has changed
Diddy faces sentencing for prostitution convictions

Diddy's Children Plead for Leniency as Sentencing Hearing Unfolds

On October 3, 2025, music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs faced a sentencing hearing for his recent convictions on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. During the emotional proceedings, Diddy's attorney, Nicole Westmoreland, defended his character, crying as she spoke about his years in the industry "helping and teaching."

Diddy's children also took the stand to plead for leniency. His 31-year-old son, Justin Combs, called his father a "superhero" who he has now seen "broken down and stripped of everything." Justin expressed his belief that Diddy "has changed for the better" and still has "so much more to give the world and, more importantly, so much more to give his children."

Prosecutors had asked the judge, Arun Subramanian, to sentence Diddy to 11 years in prison, while his legal team requested no more than 14 months. Subramanian will now determine Diddy's final sentence, having previously denied a defense motion to vacate the prostitution convictions.