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Disgraced Music Mogul Pleads for Leniency Ahead of Sentencing
3 Oct
Summary
- Combs wrote a personal letter to the judge, saying he's been "working diligently to become the best version of myself"
- Combs has spent over a year in federal custody after his September 2024 arrest
- Combs' ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura pleaded for a substantial sentence, describing abuse and forced sex acts
In the days leading up to his sentencing on October 3, 2025, disgraced music mogul Sean Combs made a desperate plea for leniency. Combs, who has been in federal custody for over a year after his September 2024 arrest, wrote a personal letter to the judge, saying he has been "working diligently to become the best version of myself."
Combs, 55, was convicted in July 2025 of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. While he avoided more serious charges, the conviction still carries a maximum possible sentence of 20 years. In his letter, Combs acknowledged his mistakes, saying, "I am no longer running from them." He asked the judge for "another chance to be a better father, another chance to be a better son, another chance to be a better leader in my community, and another chance to live a better life."
