HANGING IN THE BALANCE

Date Is Set for Diddy to Learn His Fate After Conviction

The music mogul faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.

Sean “Diddy” Combs will learn the length of his prison stint during a sentencing hearing on Oct. 3. The music mogul was convicted last week of two prostitution-related charges, but was let off on the three more severe charges: two counts of sex trafficking and one count of running a criminal enterprise. While Diddy dodged a potential life sentence, he still faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Based on sentencing guidelines, the prosecution has floated a range of at least 51 to 63 months, while the defense has suggested that Combs should spend just 21 to 27 months behind bars, according to The New York Times. However, the final determination will be made by Judge Arun Subramanian. Combs was denied bail after the verdict and remains behind bars, where he has been since September 2024. Combs’ case centered on wild “freak-off” sex parties, which his accusers claimed were abusive and nonconsensual. The jury sided with Combs, who said they were consensual orgies.