O rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs55, should receive your sentence this Friday (3). It is not surprising that the judgment made by the defense, the prosecution and the conditional freedom department varies a lot.
Each accusation for which Combs was sentenced entails one.
Os federal prosecutors Sean “Diddy” Combs should take over 11 years in prison. They argue that the rapper deserves a heavy feather for physically and mentally abusing his girlfriends and employees for years and not showing remorse for
A defense He argued that the hip-hop tycoon should be sentenced to a maximum of 14 months in prison, including the time already served. They claim that the judge should not consider any evidence related to, including testimonials about his alleged coercion to the victims.
If the judge agrees with the defense lawyers’ request, he will essentially guarantee the imminent release of federal detention Combs.
O Conditional Freedom Department From the court, in turn, he recommended 70 to 87 months – between 5 and 7 years – from prison to the music tycoon. The judge said early today that he sees no reason to deviate from these guidelines – but we will not know for sure what the final sentence will be until it is issued in court.
What is the opinion of the judge?
At the beginning of the audience on Friday, Judge Arun Subramanian gave information about how he intends to address Sean’s decision to Sean “Diddy” Combs:
- Factors that will be considered: The judge said he concluded that the court may consider the conduct of which Combs was acquitted, among other factors, in deciding the sentence. The defense opposed this idea by defending a soft sentence for Combs.
- Adequate application of the sentence: The judge said he considers the interval of 70 to 87 months recommended in the appropriate pre-scent report and see no reason for deviations. The judge also stated that the guidelines allow the court to impose a fine ranging from $ 25,000 to $ 250,000.
- Characterization of some witnesses: the defense contested the characterization of Casandra Ventura, “jane” and the paid male companions, made in the same report, as victims. The judge rejected the objection, claiming that the evidence of the trial showed that they were transported with the purpose of practicing a commercial sexual act.
- Diddy’s remorse: The defense opposed the same report, which did not give Combs credit for accepting the responsibility of its acts. The judge said that Combs contested his factual guilt in his conviction and that, although “he expressed remorse for some things,” he did not express remorse as to what he was convicted, the transportation of people to prostitution.
*With information from CNN International
