Crime & Safety

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Set To Be Sentenced In Sex Crimes Trial: What To Know

Combs was found guilty on two of five charges in his sex crimes trial in July.

Prosecutors allege Combs created "a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in" various crimes, such as "sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice."
Prosecutors allege Combs created "a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in" various crimes, such as "sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice." (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)

NEW YORK CITY — Sean "Diddy" Combs is set to be sentenced in his sex crimes trial on Friday and could be facing more than a decade in prison.

Combs was found guilty on two of five charges in his sex crimes trial in July.

The former music mogul was found guilty on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was found not guilty of one count of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking.

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The jury had previously reached a partial verdict on four of the five counts but had failed to reach a verdict on the racketeering charge.

Combs will learn his fate at a hearing set to begin at 10 a.m. that will take place in a Manhattan courthouse.

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Prosecutors have called on Judge Arun Subramanian to sentence the music mogul to more than 11 years, while Combs' lawyers are asking for him to be released with 14 months time already served.

If he was convicted of one of the top charges, Combs could have been facing the possibility of life in prison.

Prosecutors allege Combs created "a criminal enterprise whose members and associates engaged in" various crimes, such as "sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice."

In addition, Combs used his businesses and employees to carry out, facilitate, and cover up his abuse and commercial sex, according to prosecutors.

The trial began on May 13.

This is a developing story. This post may be updated.

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