Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs told a US federal court they will appeal his conviction and the 50-month prison sentence handed down after his trial. They filed a formal notice of appeal on Monday and are expected to file the full appeal papers soon.
Diddy: Legal Outcome And Sentence
According to court filings and public records, a jury convicted Combs on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution , while clearing him on two other charges, sex trafficking and racketeering.
Judge Arun Subramanian imposed a 50-month prison term, a $500,000 fine, and five years of probation. At sentencing, the judge said a substantial term was needed so that abuse of women “is met with real accountability.”
Combs had asked for a 14-month sentence so time already spent in custody would lea