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Sean Combs will stand before a federal court judge in NYC this Friday to receive his sentence after being conviction earlier this year on charges related to prostitution.

Jury Decision

After the extended trial which ended in the month of July, panel members cleared Combs of the top-level charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. However, the jury, nonetheless, rule against him on two charges of transporting persons for commercial sex acts.

Judge Arun Subramanian now has the duty of determining the penalty. Court activities are planned to commence at 10:00 AM ET.

Legal Context

The accusations against Combs of coercing two ex-partners into sexual situations involving drugs involving professional escorts. Had he been convicted on the most severe counts might have meant a lifetime behind bars.

Upon his acquittal of those allegations, he reportedly dropped to his knees in supplication. His lawyer remarked that he had “received his life back”.

Possible Punishment

However, the convictions he did receive both carry a possible of 10 years in prison under the Mann Act, which bans interstate travel to enable sex work.

Federal prosecutors portray the actions as grave offenses, although the defense team has dismissed the charges as “backup” counts that should not have gone forward.

Recent Developments

Sources indicate that Combs plans to speak directly to the court prior to the penalty is pronounced, despite declining to testify in the trial.

Through a filing submitted recently, his legal representatives asked that he be allowed to show up in “civilian attire” at the sentencing, just as he had during the proceedings when he dressed in informal business attire.

“This court hearing holds significant importance for the defendant,” the filing said. “He wants to face the Court, speak to the court, and allocate in the most dignified and proper way attainable.”

Proposed Penalties

Differing penalties are possible, as prosecutors and defense attorneys have made recommendations based on federal sentencing rules, although the final decision rests with the presiding judge.

Federal attorneys is urging at least over 11 years incarcerated – that’s over a decade – labeling Combs “showing no remorse” and pointing out threats and aggression that those who testified recounted.

His attorneys are requesting up to just over a year, which considering time served would permit Combs to exit prison by the conclusion of next year. They contend that his punishment has already been sufficient for what they say was willing intimate relations with paid “entertainers”.

Court probation officers, in the meantime, determined that the recommended sentencing range might amount to a maximum of seven years and three months.