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The artist known as Diddy is scheduled to appear a federal judge in NYC this Friday to learn his fate subsequent to his recent conviction on charges related to prostitution.

Jury Decision

Subsequent to the extended trial that wrapped up in the month of July, the jury found Combs not guilty of the gravest allegations of sex trade and racketeering. Jurors, though, rule against him on a pair of offenses of transporting people for sex work.

Judge Arun Subramanian now has the job of setting the sentence. Court activities are planned to commence at 10am eastern time.

Case Details

The accusations against Combs of coercing two ex-partners into sexual situations involving drugs involving paid companions. Had he been convicted on the most serious charges would have meant a life in prison.

After being cleared of those accusations, he allegedly fell to his knees in prayer. His legal counsel commented that he had “been given his life back”.

Potential Sentence

However, the findings of guilt he was given still each carry a maximum of 10 years in prison pursuant to the US Mann Act, which forbids moving across state borders to facilitate prostitution.

The government portray the behavior as major violations, although the legal defense has dismissed the accusations as “backup” counts that ought not to have proceeded.

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Sources indicate that he aims to talk personally to the court before the penalty is announced, although never testifying during the court case.

In a request submitted last week, his lawyers asked that he be permitted to show up in “non-prison clothing” at the sentencing, similar to he had throughout the proceedings when he sported informal business attire.

“The sentencing process is extremely important for the defendant,” the filing said. “He wishes to face the bench, make a statement, and speak in the most respectful and dignified manner attainable.”

Suggested Sentences

Various sentences remain under consideration, as both prosecution and defense have made recommendations following federal sentencing rules, while the ultimate ruling belongs to the court.

Federal attorneys is recommending at least eleven years and three months behind bars – amounting to 11 years and three months – describing Combs “not sorry” and emphasizing threats and aggression that testifiers detailed.

His attorneys are requesting up to just over a year, which with time already served would permit Combs to be released by the conclusion of next year. They argue that his sentence has already been adequate for what they claim was willing intimate relations with compensated companions.

Court probation officers, in the meantime, calculated that the recommended sentencing range might amount to a maximum of 87 months.