Sean “Diddy” Combs will be allowed to wear non-prison clothing during his sentencing hearing on October 3. This is the first time he’ll speak about the charges he was convicted of, after choosing not to testify during an eight-week trial. Combs’ lawyers want him to address Judge Arun Subramanian in a dignified manner and share his side of the story.
Diddy’s convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and could face up to 20 years behind bars. The prosecution recommends 11 years, while his team wants a lighter sentence of 14 months. The judge rejected Diddy’s demand for a new trial, citing “overwhelming evidence” of his guilt.
Combs’ lawyers argue that he has already been punished enough, despite the musician’s claims that his victims should shoulder the blame. In a surprising turn of events, Combs will be allowed to show respect and dignity during his sentencing hearing, rather than just apologizing for his actions.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/diddy-planning-unconventional-move-court-ahead-sentencing-prostitution-charges