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

Federal prosecutors say Sean Combs was violent, abusive and left victims in fear, so even though he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges, they say he still deserves at least 11 years in prison.

Prosecutors argued Combs held all the power over the people he transported, particularly ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who ended up "bloodied and busied," as depicted on hotel security camera video.

Prosecutors said the sentence should reflect Combs' "decades of unchecked violence" and "decades of psychological, emotional and physical damage he has inflicted."

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."