Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing live updates: Combs gets 50 months in prison

Sean Combs' defense is arguing for him to be sentenced to time served.

Defense attorneys called Combs -- who has been in custody since September 2024 -- "an extraordinary person who has made monumental professional and personal contributions throughout his 55 years" and who wants to be with his family.

"He lost many loved ones, including his father, his best friend, Christopher Wallace -- professionally known as Notorious B.I.G. -- as well as the love of his life and mother of four of his children, Kim Porter, and most recently, his mentor, Andre Harrell," the filing said. "These events were devastating, and for decades Mr. Combs struggled with serious substance abuse issues, anger and anxiety, and other flaws that he did not properly or professionally address until his incarceration last year."

In July, a jury found Sean Combs guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution (in connection with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura) and guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution (in connection with his ex-girlfriend who testified under the pseudonym "Jane").

Combs was convicted of transporting them across state lines and internationally for prolonged sexual performances with male escorts known as "freak-offs."

The music mogul was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy, the most serious charge. He was also found not guilty of both charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion in connection with Ventura and "Jane."