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By Lauren del Valle, Nicki Brown, Kara Scannell, and Elizabeth Wagmeister
New York (NCS) – Sean “Diddy” Combs has been sentenced to 50 months, or simply over 4 years, in prison for his conviction on two counts of transportation to interact in prostitution.
Federal District Judge Arun Subramanian introduced the choice on Friday, Oct. 3, saying “a substantial sentence must be given to send a message to abusers and victims alike that abuse against women is met with real accountability.”
The decide famous that that is “hard time” away from Combs’ household, but additionally noting Combs may have a life after prison.
The decide stated outpatient remedy and psychological well being packages have been warranted. Subramanian additionally ordered Combs to serve 5 years of supervised launch.
Combs’ legal professionals had argued he must be launched virtually instantly, asking the decide to sentence him to not more than 14 months together with time served. Prosecutors stated he ought to’ve confronted greater than 11 years in prison.
Combs was discovered responsible of two counts of transporting people for prostitution in July however was acquitted of extra severe intercourse trafficking and racketeering prices that would have led to a life sentence.
Subramanian stated Cassie Ventura and “Jane” have “been through abuse and trauma that most of us cannot imagine.”
Subramanian thanked the victims for coming ahead and stated “I want to say first we heard you.”
“To Ms. Ventura, Jane, and the other victims here who came forward, I can only say — your families are proud of you and your children, when they’re old enough will be proud of you, and I am proud of you for telling the world what really happened,” Subramanian stated.
“You were speaking to the millions of women out there who have been victims but feel invisible and powerless and had to suffer in silence,” he stated. “You told those women and the world that violence behind closed doors doesn’t have to stay hidden forever. The number of people who you reached is incalculable.”
Arick Fudali, a lawyer who represents others who’ve filed lawsuit towards Sean “Diddy” Combs, stated he hope’s right now’s sentencing encourages different victims to come ahead.
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