The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice
A federal judge sentenced Sean “Diddy” Combs to 4 years and 2 months behind bars after the music mogul was convicted of two prostitution-related charges in a case that gripped the nation.
Diddy returned to federal court Friday, three months after jurors found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted him of the more serious sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges.
“A history of good works can't wash away the record in this case. You abused these women. You used that abuse to get your way, freakoffs and hotel nights,” Judge Arun Subramanian scolded Combs before pronouncing sentence.
“The evidence of the abuse is massive.The drugs may have exacerbated your erratic and violent behavior over the years.
Continue Reading on The Independent
This preview shows approximately 15% of the article. Read the full story on the publisher's website to support quality journalism.