Sean “Diddy” Combs was planning for a future outside of prison.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve been following the recent legal proceedings closely. During the sentencing hearing on October 3rd, a letter submitted to the court from a Florida nonprofit revealed that Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has five speaking engagements planned at The Miami Foundation, starting on October 14th. It’s interesting to see how his professional commitments continue even amidst these challenges, and I’m sure many are curious about the content of those talks.
Representing the government, Assistant U.S. Attorney Christy Slavik strongly criticized the events-which were likely planned with the expectation that Combs wouldn’t be in custody-calling them an extreme example of arrogance, according to NBC News.
Slavik stated, “He’s scheduled to give talks in Miami next week.” He then added, “That completely goes against the principle of the rule of law.”
Combs is waiting to be sentenced after being found guilty of transporting people for the purpose of prostitution. He was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking when the verdict was announced in July. Federal prosecutors are asking that the 55-year-old serve 11 years, stating in a document to judge Arun Subramanian that Combs shows no remorse and deserves to be punished for having “engaged in violence and put others in fear.”
The defense team is requesting a 14-month sentence, taking into account the time the defendant has already served. As of the sentencing hearing, that time served totals 13 months.
In a letter to Judge Subramanian, Mr. Combs’s lawyers stated that his celebrity status – built across music, fashion, spirits, media, and finance – has been completely damaged, and his legacy has been ruined.
However, the prosecution disagreed with the defense’s claim that they were portraying decades of abuse as merely a result of unhealthy, reciprocal interactions. They argued the defense was attempting to reframe the abuse as simply stemming from a mutually toxic dynamic.
The prosecution stated in a letter that a relationship isn’t mutual when one person has complete control and the other is left injured and bruised.
During the sentencing hearing, according to NBC News, Judge Subramanian asked if Combs acknowledged his wrongdoing. The judge stated, “Combs disputed any guilt, claiming he was paying for companionship, not for sexual acts.”
The judge also stated that Combs hasn’t shown regret for transporting people for prostitution, describing this as completely at odds with the facts, and noting that the rapper has strongly denied any wrongdoing.
To learn more about the Combs trial-where well-known figures like Cassie Ventura and Kid Cudi testified-continue reading.
In July, Judge Arun Subramanian set Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ sentencing date for October 3, 2025. The judge rejected Combs’ request for release on bail before the sentencing, explaining that the rapper had a “years-long pattern of violence” and should remain in jail.
Following the trial, where Combs was acquitted of charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking involving both Cassie Ventura and a woman known as “Jane“-but convicted of transporting them for the purpose of prostitution-the singer’s attorney responded to the jury’s decisions.
The legal proceedings began when our client, Cassie Ventura, bravely filed a civil lawsuit in November 2023,” Douglas Wigdor stated in a July 2nd announcement to TopMob News. “Even though the jury couldn’t definitively conclude that Combs engaged in sex trafficking with Cassie, her actions allowed them to find him responsible for transporting someone for the purpose of prostitution. By sharing her story, Cassie has made a lasting impact on the entertainment world and the pursuit of justice.”
Acknowledging the charges-to which Combs entered a plea of not guilty-Wigdor stated, “We need to emphasize – without any doubt – that we stand by and believe in our client, who demonstrated remarkable bravery during the entire process.”
Oh my gosh, I was *so* impressed with Ventura! She was one of the 34 incredible witnesses who stood up and testified during Puff’s 29-day trial – can you believe it?! Wigdor actually *praised* her, and honestly, she deserved it! She put in so much effort, it was amazing to watch.
He went on to say that she demonstrated incredible resilience and highlighted the troubling behavior of influential figures, as well as the decades of unchecked wrongdoing. “This case shows that things need to change, and we remain committed to supporting those who have experienced harm.”
After learning he was found not guilty on three of the five charges in his federal case-a case where he could have faced life in prison if convicted on everything-Combs reportedly knelt and bowed his head in what appeared to be a prayer, according to NBC News reporters present in the courtroom.
According to reports from the news outlet, Combs’ family members were in the courtroom and applauded as the verdict regarding the music mogul was announced. The lawyers representing Combs embraced each other, and Combs himself hugged his attorney, Brian Steel.
On July 2nd, the jury of 12 people announced their decisions regarding the five federal charges against Combs in his sex trafficking case. After three days of discussion, the jurors determined he was guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for the purpose of prostitution, involving both a former girlfriend, Ventura, and another woman known only as “Jane.”
Sean Combs-who maintained his innocence regarding all accusations-was acquitted of one charge of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking.
The jury informed U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian that they couldn’t agree on the racketeering charge – they had differing opinions that couldn’t be resolved – the day before they were scheduled to deliver their decision. Judge Subramanian spoke to the jurors and asked them to keep discussing the case. They ultimately reached a verdict just hours after resuming deliberations the following day.
The prosecutor, Christy Slavik, addressed the jury for four hours and fifty minutes, claiming that Sean “Diddy” Combs habitually relied on intimidation, force, and control to achieve his goals.
“He refuses to accept ‘no’ as a response,” she explained. “He considered it his domain, and everyone around him existed to fulfill his wishes.”
Slavik highlighted two incidents involving Sean “Diddy” Combs: a physical assault on his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016, and a reported assault on his then-girlfriend in 2024, who is being referred to as “Jane” throughout the trial.
She explained, “Although these two events happened eight years apart, they are connected.” She continued, “Think of them as parts of the same overall narrative-the story of Sean Combs and the criminal organization he headed, which included those closest to him.”
She went on to say that the criminal group consistently fulfilled the defendant’s wishes by using a calculated approach involving violence, intimidation, and control. The defendant relied on people remaining quiet and feeling ashamed to conceal his actions. He believed his celebrity, riches, and influence meant he was untouchable by the law. This pattern continued for some time.
Slavik contended that during this trial, Combs benefited from a dedicated team of employees – what she called “a small army of personal staff.” Their main goal, she explained, was to fulfill the defendant’s every need, enhance his influence, and safeguard his image no matter the cost.
The prosecution filed a document with the court asking for permission to change some details of their arguments regarding the attempted arson and kidnapping charges.
Despite still being charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking-including allegations of kidnapping and arson-prosecutors stated in a letter dated June 24th that they had removed portions of the charges related to attempted kidnapping under the laws of both California and New York, attempted arson under California law, and assisting in sex trafficking.
The government also stated it hopes that making the language easier to understand will not only make the instructions more efficient, but also prevent any misunderstandings.
Combs told JudgeSubramanian that he will not take the stand during his sex trafficking trial.
The judge made it clear that, no matter what the rap mogul chose to do, “no one-not even the jury-could assume he was guilty just because he didn’t take the stand.”
Combs stated he had discussed with his team the possibility of not testifying, but he stressed that the ultimate decision to do so was “solely” his own.
Oh my god, he *actually* said it, right there in court! He told the judge, “We have discussed it thoroughly, that is my decision,” and then, like he needed to *really* make sure everyone understood, he added, “That is totally my decision, I am making it!” It was *so* him, just completely owning it. I can’t even! He just… made the decision. And he wanted *everyone* to know it was *his* decision. It was perfect.
As a legal observer, I’m following the Diddy case closely. Teny Garagos, Combs’ lawyer, just informed the judge that both sides – her team *and* the prosecution – anticipate needing around “at least four hours” apiece to deliver their closing statements. It’s going to be a lengthy process, but both sides want to make sure they fully present their case.
After Homeland Security Investigations Special Agent Joseph Cerciello finished several days of testimony on June 24th as a witness for the prosecution, the defense will start presenting its case. Combs’ legal team announced they won’t be calling any witnesses and will instead concentrate on the evidence that has already been submitted.
During Ceriello’s testimony on June 23rd, the jury saw explicit videos. NBC News reporters present in the courtroom stated these videos seemed to be from what Combs called “freak offs,” and they were officially presented as evidence.
The special agent reported finding 50 explicit videos dated from 2021 and 2022, but the jury only viewed two of these files-using headphones and individual screens.
In voicemails to his former chief of staff Kristina Khorram from June 23, Combs described a number of requests he made while staying at a hotel in November 2021. These requests included replenishing his supply of baby oil, which he often used when he became upset-referring to these moments as “freak offs.”
He told Khorram, “Have them call me before they start driving.” Then, seemingly surprised to be out, he added, “I can’t believe I’m out. Load 20 bottles into this thing.”
In addition to extending her hotel stay by one day, Khorram responded, “OK. The baby oil is right outside the door.”
According to text messages, his previous employee messaged him saying she was setting up an IV drip for him and Jane. He had apparently used this as part of a recovery process following at least one competitive event – referred to as a “freak off” – as shown in the group chat messages.
She also made sure that there were Plan-B pills, an emergency contraceptive, in his nightstand.
The jury saw a series of text messages exchanged between Combs and Ventura. In these messages, the singer of “Long Way 2 Go” openly described how the alleged abuse was affecting her.
In March 2017, after Combs inquired if Ventura-with whom he had an on-again, off-again relationship from 2007 to 2018-wanted to take some time apart, she responded, “No. I simply don’t want to be criticized or diminished for standing up for myself, ever. Your actions make me feel unimportant and disregarded.”
In another instance, she further accused her ex of physically assaulting her.
I offered you my love, but the moment I looked away, and you messed up, you physically assaulted me, pulling me through the house by my hair. I was 30 years old at the time,” Ventura wrote to him in May. “This isn’t a game anymore. Last night, I felt as though I was dying, and it was strange because witnessing my own inner strength was so powerful.”
Brendan Paul, who worked as Sean Combs’ assistant from 2022 to 2024, testified that he bought drugs for Combs several times. These drugs included “Marijuana, 2C, cocaine, ketamine, ecstasy.”
Paul explained that they would contact the drug dealer by text, and the dealer would then come to one of their houses. He-who also remembered being fired on several occasions for things like forgetting a Lululemon fanny pack-said he was connected with the dealer through texts or phone calls.
However, Paul vehemently denied being a “drug mule” for the rap mogul.
Judge Subramanian ended the court session for the day on June 18th because one of the jurors was unable to return due to feeling sick. (The court will also be closed on June 19th for Juneteenth.)
The judge explained that a juror is unwell and unable to attend court. “They experienced vertigo and had to return home,” the judge stated. “We were informed by the juror’s partner. Since this juror is a member of the main jury, we won’t be able to continue the trial today.”
The judge pointed out that it’s not yet known if the juror’s sudden vertigo-causing dizziness, nausea, and headaches, among other things-will pass quickly or become a lasting problem, but stated they would “monitor the situation.”
Since the court is closed on June 19 for Juneteenth, Judge Subramanian stated the trial will continue with a shorter session on June 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Just after Judge Subramanian removed Juror No. 6 due to inconsistencies regarding their home address, another juror is potentially facing removal. This is because they allegedly discussed the case with a previous coworker. According to NBC News, the juror was questioned by the judge and had their phone examined.
By the end of the court session on June 16, a decision about whether to dismiss the member hadn’t been reached.
Kanye West showed up at the New York City courthouse on June 13th to support Combs. The “Stronger” rapper spent roughly 30 minutes at the courthouse, briefly appearing in the waiting area but didn’t go inside the courtroom itself. The courtroom is mainly for Combs’ family and lawyers, and also for members of the press and people who waited in line for hours to get a seat.
Jane remembered a disagreement they had after she took a trip to Las Vegas with a different rapper and his spouse.
She stated that this resulted in a situation involving sexual voyeurism. She had contacted Anton, a sex worker they frequently employed, and a group of people observed him engaging in sexual activity with a woman in a hotel room while they were traveling.
Jane informed Combs’ lawyer, Geragos, that the music executive was angry because he believed she had gone to a sexually suggestive gathering involving another man. He used the phrase “freak off” to describe it.
Oh my gosh, you guys, day 21 of the Combs trial was *intense*! I was practically glued to the screen. Apparently, assistant U.S. attorney Maurene Comey just announced that her team wants to get rid of *one* of the jurors! Can you believe it? They’re trying to remove a member of the 12! I’m so stressed about what this means for everything… it’s all so dramatic! I’m following every single detail, and this is a huge development, I just *know* it!
I was really struck by what she said to JudgeSubramanian right before the jury came in. She explained that we were hesitant to submit this letter, and she felt it suggested a lack of honesty with the court, which was deeply concerning to us. It really raised some serious issues, as she put it, and we wanted to make sure JudgeSubramanian was aware of our concerns before the jury entered the New York City courtroom. We felt it was important to be completely transparent.
Defense lawyer Alexandra Shapiro-noting that Juror No. 6 is one of the Black jurors-requested a day or two to submit a written response and review relevant legal precedents.
In reply, Judge Subramanian stated he would “hold off on addressing logistical matters” concerning the juror until a determination is reached.
On June 10th, Jane and Garagos had a difficult discussion where Garagos implied the witness was exchanging sexual favors with men in return for expensive gifts.
Geragos reviewed text messages from November 2021 between Jane and Combs. The messages showed the witness was distressed because Combs was having sexual relations with other women. According to the texts, she questioned Combs about whether he had given one of these women “a Chanel bag” after they had sex.
Jane said that she didn’t get a Chanel purse from Combs, telling Garagos that she “got trauma.”
When the attorney asked what a Bottega bag was, she replied, “I’m sure you have one.”
And when Geragos asked how much the item costs, Jane asked, “How much does my body cost?”
Jane was granted a 10-minute break following the exchange.
Jane stated that in approximately 2022, she came to believe that Combs was a “cuckhold”-someone who gets aroused by watching their partner with another person-after researching their relationship.
“It helped me understand things better,” she explained, describing her motivation for the research. “I was really trying to thoroughly explore all the reasons why they enjoyed watching their partner with other men.”
The witness suggested that Combs’ interest in “hotel nights”-experiences very similar to Ventura’s “freak offs”-might stem from him exploring his own sexuality.
She testified that individuals exhibiting this behavior might harbor genuine curiosity they feel too embarrassed to pursue directly, and therefore use a woman to explore those interests without personally engaging in them. She described it as a way for them to experience curiosity vicariously, avoiding direct involvement in the act itself. Source
Jane stated that she gave Paul-an escort she and Combs hired several times-the nickname “Trifecta.” She explained she chose the name because she felt their sexual connection was as strong and successful as that of famous basketball players.
“I was Kobe Bryant and Paul was Shaq [O’Neil],” she told jurors. “Combs was Michael Jordan.”
She said Paul was “really nice,” and added that if she “had to” engage with escorts, she preferred “someone with a warm energy.”
Jane stated that the relationship between Combs and Khorram caused problems and was a source of conflict in her romantic involvement with the music executive. She described it as a “point of contention”.
“She was constantly by his side,” Jane explained about Khorram. “It created problems for Sean and me. I think she felt very strongly about me, and that affected how Sean behaved towards me.”
On June 10th, Judge Subramanian rejected a request for a mistrial from Combs’ lawyers. They had claimed that Ventura and her friend Bryana Bongolan weren’t truthful about Bongolan being threatened with being dropped from the 17th-floor balcony by the music executive.
His legal team, who had previously asked the judge to declare a mistrial – a request that was also turned down – claimed in the document that the prosecution engaged in “misconduct” by presenting what they called “perjured testimony.”
Okay, so I’ve been following this case *so* closely, and this new letter is HUGE! Basically, what it says is that during the trial, the government brought up witnesses and evidence – and they knew, or *should* have known, that it was totally false! It’s about that claim that Mr. Combs supposedly dangled Bryana Bongolan off the balcony of Cassie Ventura’s apartment back in September 2016. They’re saying this false testimony could lead to an unfair conviction, and the letter is asking the judge to declare a mistrial. Seriously, this could change everything! It’s just… wow. I can’t believe they’re claiming the government *knew* it was false!
Jane alleged that the rap mogul had beaten her for hours June 2024.
Jane stated that an argument started between her and Combs because he was seeing a woman much younger than him-25 years younger, to be exact. She explained that this led her to call him a “pedophile” and push his head into a marble kitchen counter.
The witness stated she hid in the main bedroom, and Sean Combs began trying to force the door open. (Pictures of the damaged door were shown as evidence.) She claimed that while attempting to escape, the Bad Boy Records founder kicked her in the back of her leg, causing her to fall.
She told the prosecution that he pinned her to the ground in a chokehold, then lifted her up. “I couldn’t breathe, and I was on my tippy toes,” she said. “I was just trying to get out of his grip.”
Jane stated she quickly left the house and concealed herself behind an outdoor wall for about two hours, waiting for him to go away, but he remained. She explained they then went back to his house, and she huddled in the backyard, trying to shield herself while Combs supposedly assaulted her.
Jane testified that the fight got worse after Combs supposedly hit her in the back. She told the court, “He began punching my head,” and continued, “He started kicking me. He was yelling all sorts of things and just kept hitting me.”
She alleged that he told her that she was “trying to take him away from his kids and his family.”
She testified that she told him, ‘No, I’m not. Please just leave me alone. Just go. Please stop.’ Then, she said, he grabbed her by the arm and hair and began dragging her back toward the house… pulling her by her hair and arm.”
Following the reported attack, Jane stated she noticed “two welts about the size of golf balls” on her forehead, and she also had a black eye.
Jane stated that investigators with Homeland Security raided her home-which Sean Combs paid for in March 2023-as well as several other properties owned by him. She explained that the agents arrived at her house, and she immediately contacted Combs’ chief of security to inform him of what was happening.
Jane claims that a powerful person threatened to share intimate videos of them with the father of her child in December 2023.
As Jane and Combs’ relationship worsened, she stated that he told her he had “nothing to lose” if he released the videos. She explained in court, “It was just constant phone calls, one after another.”
She told Khorram about what happened, and this conversation became part of the official record. In her messages, Jane stated that Combs was threatening to release the video, and she claimed she was “heavily drugged” in it.
As a lifestyle expert, I’ve seen this pattern before. She shared that she really needed some space from Combs, explaining she was focused on healing and processing all the pain he’d inflicted. It’s so important to prioritize your well-being and take the time you need to work through trauma, and she was clearly stating her need to do just that.
Jane told the court that Khorram assured her that Combs would not use the footage.
During her testimony, Jane stated that certain aspects of Ventura’s lawsuit from November 2023-which was eventually resolved-closely resembled her personal experiences with Combs.
“I nearly passed out, and I believe I actually did,” she shared with the jury, tears streaming down her face. “There were three particular pages that were deeply upsetting and directly related to what I was going through.”
Jane, a participant in the “hotel nights,” shared that the experience felt like she was reading her own story. This prompted her to reach out to Combs directly through text messages.
In screenshots presented as evidence, she wrote that reading Ventura’s lawsuit felt like reliving her own sexual trauma. She expressed feeling ill, stating the lawsuit detailed, “exactly word for word”, the “drug-filled days and nights” she experienced. She accused him of anticipating the lawsuit and of gaslighting her, claiming he intentionally drove her to feel insane.
“I’m really upset and felt pressured to have sex repeatedly,” the messages went on to say. “You made me question my own feelings about the sexual trauma I was experiencing. I feel deeply harmed and like my boundaries were crossed. This felt like sexual exploitation.”
Combs then called Jane and secretly recorded their conversation, which was later presented as evidence. During the call, he told her they “did these things together” and that this was the time he needed her “to be there.”
Jane, unaware she was being recorded, confided in Combs that she felt “sick” to her stomach after reviewing Ventura’s documents.
Jane stated that during her involvement in “Hotel Nights” with Combs and male escorts, she frequently used ecstasy. However, on one particular occasion, she chose to abstain from drugs while engaging in sexual activity with three men.
She stated in court, “I was with several men that night.” She explained that she vomited, and then Sean came in and reassured her, saying, ‘You’ll feel better now. Let’s go outside.’”
Jane said that at the end of the night, she felt “absolutely terrible.”
On June 7th, after 18 days of the trial, Combs’ lawyers requested a mistrial. They claimed that Ventura and Bongolan had falsely stated that the rap mogul had threatened Bongolan by holding him over the balcony on the 17th floor.
The legal team for Combs-after Judge Subramanian previously rejected their request for a mistrial-claimed the prosecution engaged in “misconduct” by presenting what they described as “perjured testimony.”
According to a letter submitted, the government presented evidence in this case that they either knew was false or should have known was false. This evidence concerned their claim that Mr. Combs threatened Bryana Bongolan by holding her over the balcony of Cassie Ventura’s apartment in September 2016. The letter argues that to prevent an unjust conviction, the Court should declare a mistrial.
The defense team claimed Bongolan was dishonest regarding the event, highlighting what they said were contradictions in her account. The prosecution is scheduled to reply on June 9th, and the judge will deliver a decision the following day.
Jane stated in court that Combs started covering her rent in April 2023, after they had been together for two years, and continues to do so. She explained that they had previously agreed, just a month before, that he would give her a regular monthly allowance.
“I recall it happening during that ‘hotel night’-that’s when Sean brought up this ‘love contract’ between the two of us,” she explained to the jury. “He was asking me how much money I would want as an allowance each
month, just moving forward, that’s what he was going to do for me.”
She explained the disagreement over finances: “I suggested a budget of 15,000, but he countered with 10,000.” She then described how this led to a change in her living situation. “I began searching for a new place to live and eventually moved into a new home, utilizing that revised budget. I really wanted a large and comfortable space for my child and myself-somewhere we could truly enjoy living. I needed a place to return to that offered a sense of peace and equilibrium in our relationship. I had been fully investing my affection, and this felt like his way of reciprocating with something tangible.”
Jane stated that, according to their agreement, she was entitled to funds “for everything without pressure for two years.”
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