The trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs went nearly in addition to the singer and mogul might have hoped. Whereas he was acquitted of essentially the most critical prices in opposition to him, he was convicted of two counts of violating the Mann Act for transporting individuals, on this case male escorts, throughout state strains for the needs of prostitution. Whereas Diddy’s authorized group is presently in the course of interesting these convictions, the sentencing remains to be transferring ahead.
The sentencing of Diddy is presently scheduled for October 3, and either side are within the strategy of submitting documentation relating to what sentence they suppose needs to be handed down. And surprisingly, whereas Diddy was convicted of transporting male escorts, his attorneys now suppose these escorts might assist him at sentencing.
What We Knew About The Male Escorts In Diddy’s Freak-Offs
Primarily based on some interviews that one male escort who labored with Diddy gave, in addition to the testimony in court docket of a few them, we now have some thought of what really went on relating to Diddy’s Freak Off events. Diddy’s then girlfriend Cassie Ventura testified that she was coerced into having intercourse with male prostitutes that had been introduced in by Diddy for that goal, with the boys being paid for his or her providers. One escort named Daniel Philip particularly talked about having his driver’s license photographed by Diddy, a transfer he noticed as threatening.
In the long run, the transportation and cost of those males have been the costs that Diddy was convicted of. Nevertheless, there have been really many extra male escorts who have been apparently interviewed by the prosecution that the protection hopes will really assist Diddy and his sentencing.
How Diddy’s Legal professionals Hope The Escorts Will Assist Him Now
In accordance with Enterprise Insider, most of the interviews that male escorts gave to the prosecution earlier than trial really assist the protection’s argument, and so the attorneys plan to submit briefs asking that info be admissible as a part of the sentencing suggestions. Whereas the prosecution considers the escorts to be “victims,” the protection is arguing that’s not the case.
It’s unclear precisely what these escorts might have stated that the protection thinks is a profit to Diddy, but when their interviews reveal that the boys have been prepared members, which will assist persuade the choose to go together with a extra lenient sentence. If they aren’t labeled as “victims,” which will make Diddy’s convictions look much less extreme than they in any other case might.
Prosecutors are reportedly asking that Diddy be sentenced to a minimal of 5 years, whereas the protection is asking for no jail time, claiming that Diddy has reformed. The utmost sentence underneath the regulation is 10 years per depend, which suggests Diddy might withstand 20 years in jail.