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Diddy Seeks to Address Judge Directly in Sentencing Hearing
1 Oct
Summary
- Diddy convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution
- Diddy wants to address the judge during the sentencing hearing
- Prosecutors argue Diddy should serve 11 years in prison
As the sentencing hearing for Sean "Diddy" Combs approaches on October 3, 2025, new developments continue to arise in the aftermath of his sex-trafficking trial. Combs, the renowned rapper and record producer, was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in July 2025 and now faces the possibility of years in prison.
In a sharp departure from his and his legal team's prior methods, Combs has now expressed a desire to address the judge directly during the sentencing proceedings. His lawyer, Teny Geragos, has filed documents outlining Combs' reasoning for this move. Additionally, Combs and his team are requesting that he be allowed to wear street clothes instead of a prison jumpsuit when he appears in court.
The sentencing hearing marks the end of a major chapter in this lengthy legal matter. While Combs was found guilty on the two prostitution counts, he was also acquitted of racketeering (RICO) and sex trafficking charges. Last week, his team's requests for the conviction to be overturned and a new trial were denied.
Prosecutors are now arguing that Combs should serve 11 years in prison, while his team is seeking a sentence of no more than 14 months. Combs has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest. His former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, is reportedly fearful that he may receive a lighter sentence and retaliate against her for speaking out.
