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The artist known as Diddy is scheduled to appear a federal court judge in New York City this Friday for sentencing after being recent conviction on federal prostitution-related charges.

Trial Outcome

After the extended trial which ended in this past July, the jury found Combs not guilty of the gravest allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering. However, the jury, nonetheless, rule against him on two counts of transporting people for prostitution.

Judge Arun Subramanian is now tasked with the job of setting the sentence. Proceedings are set to commence at ten in the morning Eastern Standard Time.

Case Background

Combs was accused of influencing two former partners into drug-laced sexual encounters featuring hired escorts. If found guilty on the gravest offenses could have resulted in a life in prison.

Upon his acquittal of those accusations, he allegedly dropped to his knees in prayer. His lawyer stated that he had “received his life back”.

Potential Sentence

Yet, the findings of guilt he obtained each still carry a potential of ten years in prison pursuant to the federal Mann Act, which forbids crossing state lines to enable sex work.

The government characterize the behavior as grave offenses, although the defense team has downplayed the counts as “secondary” counts that ought not to have proceeded.

New Information

Reports suggest that he aims to address to the court before the penalty is announced, even though never testifying during the court case.

Via a motion filed the previous week, his lawyers asked that he be permitted to show up in “regular clothes” at the hearing, just as he had during the trial when he dressed in casual wear.

“The sentencing process is extremely important for the defendant,” the document stated. “He wants to stand before the bench, address Your Honor, and make his case in the most respectful and dignified fashion feasible.”

Sentencing Recommendations

Various punishments are possible, as the government and defense have submitted proposals following federal penalty standards, though the final decision is up to the judge.

The government is recommending no less than over 11 years in prison – which equals 11 years and three months – labeling Combs “unrepentant” and highlighting coercive behavior that testifiers detailed.

The defense team are seeking a maximum of 14 months, which including credit for time served would enable Combs to leave custody by the conclusion of next year. They contend that his punishment has already proven adequate for what they say was consensual sex with hired performers.

Sentencing officials, at the same time, estimated that the recommended sentencing range might amount to up to seven years and three months.