GUILTY NY - Sean "Diddy" Combs guilty re prostitution charges but NG of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, 17 Sept 2024 #2

[tlcya]

Was Sean Combs a pimp? This seems to be a central question of the day, and a legal expert tells me it could influence the sentence.

The defence has asserted several times that "Combs was not a pimp" because he did not make money prostituting women. Rather, they want him to be seen as a John - a consumer of prostitution.

Former federal prosecutor Mark Chutkow told me that "the government wants the judge to look at the harsher sentences given in Mann Act cases to pimps who — motivated by profits — caused victims to engage in prostitution through violence, force, coercion, fear, or manipulation."

"Johns" have no profit motive and typically receive lighter sentences

"The judge’s decision on this issue will make a big difference on whether he gives a harsh or lenient sentence to Combs," he says.

Reminder: the Mann Act, passed in 1910, criminalised transporting women and girls for "the purpose of prostitution or debauchery, or for any other immoral purpose."
Diddy sentencing live updates: Judge says he could be jailed six to seven years

 

[arielilane]

@innercitypress



AUSA Slavik: The defendant is a master puppeteer. His video has better production values than the Inter-Continental Hotel video. But that shows who he is. Right now, he would apologize to his victims. Five lawyers spoke for him - Mr. Steel said Cassie wanted it


3:49 PM · Oct 3, 2025

Wrong thing to say, attorney Brian Steel. jmo

 

[arielilane]

@innercitypress



AUSA Slavik: We ask for a significant sentence here.
Judge: Thank you. Mr. Combs?
Combs' Steel: Can we take a comfort break?


3:51 PM · Oct 3, 2025

 

[tlcya]

“Really, what are pimps? Pimps exploit and control their victims. That’s what the defendant did here,” she said.
https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/l...sentencing-10-03-25#cmgb93x3l002a3b6ns1aybmym

 

[arielilane]

Court back in session at 4:00 pm ET

 

[BUF]

Oh boy, Diddy’s allocution is next. Should be a trip……

 

[tlcya]

Prosecutor Christy Slavik said in the five speeches from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ attorneys, only one of them mentioned Combs’ alleged victims.

Defense attorney Brian Steel spoke at length about “how Cassie wanted it,” Slavik said. “That’s untrue and it’s offensive.”
https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/l...sentencing-10-03-25#cmgb9akho002g3b6ncepgbffk

 

[mickey2942]

Shouldn't there be like a limit on the adoration? Like 5 people max?

 

[arielilane]

@innercitypress



4:06 pm- they're backSean Combs (stands at defense table) One of the hardest things I've had to handle has been having to be quiet and not express how sorry I am for my actions. I don't take that lightly. I would like to apologize to Cassie Ventura and her family


4:07 PM · Oct 3, 2025

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[arielilane]

Sean Combs: I apologize to Jane, for bringing you into my mess. I would like to apologize to all the victims of domestic violence. I know that the disgusting video triggered people. I was sick. Sick from the drugs. I needed help. But I didn't get the help.


Sean Combs: I knew better. My faith taught me better. I'm not this larger than life person. I'm just a human being. I'm trying my best. I lost my freedom and the opportunity to raise my children and be there for my mother. I lost all my businesses

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[tlcya]

“One of the hardest things that I’ve had to handle is having to be quiet. Not being able to express how sorry I am for my actions,” Sean “Diddy” Combs said in his statement to the court.

“I want to personally apologize again to Cassie Ventura for any harm or hurt that I’ve caused her – emotionally or physically,” he said.

 

[arielilane]

Sean Combs: I hate myself right now. I've been stripped down to nothing. I want to apologize to my seven children... I'm so sorry. You deserve better. To my mother, I feel... you taught me better

Sean Combs: I let down my community. I wanted to show we could take care of our own problems. I got lost. I'm not this bad person. I'm sorry to my community, I let y'all down. People can change. I know I've changed

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[arielilane]

Sean Combs: Sometimes you have to go through life experiences. These are not excuses. I can't change the past but I can change the future. I beg your Honor for mercy, to be a father again, to be a son again, a leader in my community again. To get the help I need

Sean Combs: Sometimes you have to go through life experiences. These are not excuses. I can't change the past but I can change the future. I beg your Honor for mercy, to be a father again, to be a son again, a leader in my community again. To get the help I need

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[SluethinAway]

Sean Combs: I hate myself right now. I've been stripped down to nothing. I want to apologize to my seven children... I'm so sorry. You deserve better. To my mother, I feel... you taught me better

Sean Combs: I let down my community. I wanted to show we could take care of our own problems. I got lost. I'm not this bad person. I'm sorry to my community, I let y'all down. People can change. I know I've changed

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I'm tired of the blowing smoke. Geez Louise!

 

[arielilane]

Sean Combs: I don't want to let God down. I have no one to blame but myself. I know I will never put my hands on another person again. I'm willing to comply with any conditions. Me sharing my story, it's not a scheme to get less time - this story is tragic

Sean Combs: If your Honor gives me a chance to share my story this has a positive impact. Thank you to the jury. Your Honor gave me the confidence in the jury, to believe that I did not have to testify. They sacrificed 8 weeks, I think them for not guilty

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[arielilane]

Sean Combs: I take full responsibility for my Mann Act convictions. They want you to make an example of me. I want you to think about making an example of what a person can do if they get another chance. Consider the beautiful children who spoke for me

Sean Combs: No matter what anyone say, I know that I am truly sorry. Thank you your Honor.

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[tlcya]

“Sometimes no matter who you were before you get so shaken, it just changes your trajectory, it just changes you and it changes you for the better. Sometimes you have to go through life experiences,” he said.

“These are not excuses,” Combs said. “I can’t change the past but I can change the future.”

“I ask your honor for mercy,” Combs said. “I beg your honor for mercy.”
https://www.cnn.com/entertainment/l...sentencing-10-03-25#cmgba3snv00053b6nn82ub9mo

 

[arielilane]

Judge: Let's take 5 minutes

 

[charminglane]

Blech.