Prosecutors Seek 11 Years for Diddy's Conviction, Citing Lack of Remorse

In a recent development, prosecutors are seeking a harsh sentence of no less than 11 years in prison for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was found guilty last month on two counts of transportation for prostitution. The government claims that Combs is "unrepentant" and that "the punishment for his crimes of conviction must take into account the manner in which he committed them."

This comes as Combs' request for a new trial or an acquittal in his federal case has been denied, just ahead of his sentencing on Friday. The judge, Arun Subramanian, stated in his ruling that Combs failed to carry his "heavy burden" of showing spillover prejudice to the jury, as he was found not guilty of the more serious RICO and sex trafficking charges.

Combs' attorneys had argued that he should serve no more than 14 months in prison, claiming that he'd been punished enough. However, the government previously suggested that he serve a sentence of four to five years, a recommendation that has now been increased to 11 years or more. The judge's decision to deny Combs' request for a retrial or acquittal sets the stage for a potentially lengthy prison sentence for the disgraced rapper.