Judge Denies Diddy’s Last‑Ditch Motions Days Before Oct. 3 Sentencing

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U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Sean “Diddy” Combs’ motions for a new trial and for an acquittal days before his Oct. 3 sentencing in the Southern District of New York.
Sentencing is scheduled for Oct. 3, 2025, before Judge Subramanian.
Prosecutors filed a presentence submission seeking 135 months (11 years, 3 months) in prison and included letters from accusers describing ongoing fear and the effects of Combs’ conduct.
Defense attorneys filed a sentencing memo urging a 14‑month cap for Combs’ two Mann Act convictions, plan to argue for his immediate release at a pre‑sentencing hearing, and note Combs has been detained since his September 2024 arrest (about 13 months served by Oct. 3).
Combs was convicted in July 2025 on two Mann Act counts (each carrying up to 10 years) and was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex‑trafficking charges.
Judge Subramanian wrote that the prosecution provided “overwhelming evidence” and, in rejecting spillover‑prejudice claims, referenced the jury’s split verdict.
Earlier in the case the judge rejected a $50 million bail package for Combs.

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Many users on X express frustration over the perceived prosecutorial overreach, arguing that the focus on sensational 'freak-off' witnesses overshadowed weaker evidence for racketeering and trafficking charges, leading to a split verdict that feels like a partial failure of justice.
Social media discussions highlight disappointment from domestic abuse experts and survivors, noting that the outcome reflects society's poor understanding of coercive control, with convictions limited to transportation charges rather than broader patterns of abuse.
Perspectives on X emphasize the impact of victim impact statements, with users sharing how accusers' descriptions of ongoing trauma and fear underscore the long-term effects of Combs' actions, which mainstream coverage briefly mentions but doesn't deeply explore.
Users debate the fairness of the 11-year sentence recommendation, pointing out that it seems disproportionately harsh for Mann Act violations compared to acquittals on more severe counts, and question if it's influenced by unproven allegations.
There's a popular view on X that the denial of a new trial ignores potential spillover prejudice from acquitted charges, with some arguing the jury's exposure to unrelated evidence tainted the convictions, adding a layer of skepticism about the judicial process not detailed in mainstream reports.

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Fox News October 01, 2025

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U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian denied Sean 'Diddy' Combs' motions for a new trial and for an acquittal.
Judge Subramanian wrote the prosecution provided 'overwhelming evidence' and referenced the jury's split verdict in rejecting spillover‑prejudice claims.
Prosecution recommended 135 months in its sentencing submission; defense proposed a 14‑month sentence and noted Combs has already served about 13 months.

PBS News by Larry Neumeister, Associated Press September 30, 2025

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Prosecutors filed a presentence submission asking for at least 11 years and three months in prison.
Prosecutors included letters from accusers describing ongoing fear and the effects of Combs' conduct.
Article reiterates Combs' July conviction on two Mann Act counts and notes he has remained jailed since conviction; defense seeks 14 months or immediate release.

https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/ September 25, 2025

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Defense lawyers will argue for Combs' immediate release at a pre‑sentencing hearing scheduled for Thursday.
Prosecutors have not yet filed their formal sentencing recommendations with the court (per the CBS report).
Combs has been detained in New York City since his September 2024 arrest and will have been jailed nearly 13 months by the Oct. 3 sentencing date.

https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/ September 23, 2025

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Defense sentencing memo filed Monday urges a cap of 14 months for Combs’ two Mann Act convictions.
Sentencing is set for Oct. 3 before Judge Arun Subramanian in the Southern District of New York.
Each Mann Act count carries up to 10 years; Combs was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Judge previously rejected a $50 million bail package; prosecutors are expected to seek a longer sentence than 4–5 years.