Sean “Diddy” Combs Sentenced To 50 Months In Prison Over Cassie Abuse Case

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the once-dominant hip-hop mogul behind Bad Boy Records, was sentenced to 50 months—over four years—in federal prison on October 3, 2025, following his July conviction on two counts of transportation for prostitution under the Mann Act. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian imposed the term in Manhattan federal court, along with a $500,000 fine and five years of supervised release, emphasizing the need for “real accountability” in cases of abuse and exploitation against women.

The convictions stemmed from Combs arranging interstate travel for paid male escorts to participate in drug-fueled sexual encounters, dubbed “Freak Offs,” with his former girlfriends, including singer Casandra “Cassie” Ventura and a woman identified as “Jane.” Combs was acquitted of more severe racketeering and sex trafficking charges, which could have meant life in prison, but the judge cited the “massive” evidence of harm to victims as justification for a substantial penalty, despite the jury’s findings. With credit for about 13 months already served since his September 2024 arrest, Combs could be eligible for release in roughly three years.

During the emotional hearing, Combs apologized for his “disgusting, shameful, and sick” actions, expressing remorse to victims, his children, and survivors of domestic violence. His family, including adult children who delivered impact statements, pleaded for leniency, while prosecutors sought over 11 years, arguing Combs showed no true repentance. Defense attorneys decried the sentence as “un-American” and vowed an appeal, claiming the judge overstepped by factoring in acquitted conduct.

The case, which gripped the public with testimony of abuse spanning years, marks a dramatic fall for the 55-year-old artist known for hits like “I’ll Be Missing You.” Combs’ legal team has indicated plans to recommend a specific facility for his incarceration, but ongoing civil suits loom large.