NEW YORK - A judge sentenced Sean "Diddy" Combs to 50 months in prison for flying his girlfriends and male sex workers around the country to engage in drug-fueled sexual encounters.

The 50-month sentence equals 4 years and 2 months. Since Combs has served a year in jail already, this sentence means he would be released in about three years. His lawyers wanted him freed immediately and said the time behind bars has already forced his remorse and sobriety. Combs, 55, was also fined half a million dollars.

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Judge Arun Subramanian acknowledged that Diddy is a self-made artist who inspired communities, gave to charity, and showed devotion to his family.

But he said "a history of good works can’t wash away the record in this case," pointing to evid

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