Key Points:
- The judge issues a fine and a jail term today. He cites Diddy’s “immense resources” helped the crimes
- The fine hits the law’s max at $500,000. The term stands at 50 months behind bars
- He has served about one year so far. He could leave jail in about three years
Sean “Diddy” Combs faced the court in New York. Judge Arun Subramanian set 50 months in prison. He also hit Diddy with a $500,000 fine. The fine marks the top amount that law allows.
The judge said the term must fit the harm. He noted Diddy’s “immense resources” helped the crimes. So he went above the guide range for time. He said that cash made these crimes last for years.
Judge cites wealth in higher fine and term
He called the move an “upward variation” from guides. He said it was “needed” due to Diddy’s wealth. He said that wealth “enabled his crimes” for long. Fans saw that line on posts from court today.
The court kept two facts from the July verdict. A jury found him guilty on two Mann Act counts. The counts name Cassie Ventura and Jane as victims. The case links to drugs and sex “freak-offs.”
Read our brief on the judge’s 50-month call.
Time served points to about three years left
Diddy has served about one year in jail. The court counts that time toward the term. AP says he could leave in about three years. Good conduct rules could also shape the exact date.
We also covered Diddy’s court apology in full.
