Sun Jul 06 06:30:00 UTC 2025: **Diddy Faces Lengthy Prison Sentence Despite Acquittal on Major Sex Crimes Charges, Experts Say**
**NEW YORK, NY** – Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs may still face a significant prison sentence despite being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges, according to legal experts. While the jury found Diddy guilty of the lesser charge of transportation to engage in prostitution, a former federal prosecutor warns that the judge may impose a harsh sentence.
Following a weeks-long trial that garnered national attention, Diddy was found not guilty on the most serious charges, which could have carried a life sentence. However, the conviction on the prostitution charge leaves him facing potential prison time.
Jennifer Beidel, a former prosecutor, suggests that Judge Arun Subramanian hinted at a severe sentence when denying Diddy’s bail, citing his “propensity for violence” as a danger to society. Beidel told the Daily Mail that the judge’s statements indicated he might be receptive to a higher sentencing guideline range, potentially leading to a longer prison term.
Prosecutors are expected to seek a maximum sentence of 20 years, while Diddy’s legal team argues that he should face around two years, taking into account the nine months he has already served.
Diddy remains in jail awaiting sentencing, with a hearing scheduled next week to determine if the current sentencing date of October 3rd will be moved forward.
Beyond the criminal case, Diddy is also battling a barrage of civil lawsuits, with over 60 claims filed by men and women alleging sexual assault, rape, and abuse. Clayton Howard, a male escort, recently filed a lawsuit accusing Diddy and his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, of sex trafficking and abuse.
Despite the mounting legal challenges, Diddy’s lawyer, Erica Wolff, insists he will fight to clear his name in the civil cases. “The jury’s decision in the sex crimes trial is proof that the rapper is innocent of the allegations in his numerous civil suits,” Wolff stated, adding that the claims are “fabricated attempts to extort windfall payments from an innocent man.”
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