Prosecutors Seek Over 11 Years for Sean 'Diddy' Combs Amid Victim Testimonies
Prosecutors call for substantial prison sentence for Sean 'Diddy' Combs following testimonies from victims.
- • Prosecutors seek over 11 years for Combs; defense requests 14 months.
- • Cassie Ventura details abuse, fearing retaliation if Combs is released.
- • Virginia Huynh claims she was pressured to identify as a victim.
- • Sentencing hearing scheduled for Friday in Manhattan.
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Prosecutors are advocating for a substantial prison sentence of at least 11 years for Sean "Diddy" Combs following his conviction on multiple prostitution-related charges. Key witnesses, including his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, have voiced their fears regarding potential retaliation if Combs is released. In court documents, Ventura detailed the abuse she endured for more than a decade, emphasizing that Combs used violence and manipulation to maintain control over her. Other witnesses have also testified about Combs' threatening behavior, reinforcing the need for a significant sentence to protect future victims.
During the proceedings, Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs' request to overturn his conviction, stating that illegal activities could not be justified under the First Amendment. In contrast, Combs' defense team argued for a minimal sentence of 14 months, claiming he has already faced significant hardship during his 13 months of incarceration.
In a surprising twist, Virginia Huynh, referred to as "Victim 3," has publicly stated that she does not consider herself a victim of sex trafficking and felt pressured by federal prosecutors to label herself as such. This claim adds complexity to the case as Huynh had previously been expected to testify. Combs is set to face his sentencing hearing on Friday at 10:00 a.m. in Manhattan, with his lawyers preparing to present a video and multiple statements in his defense.