Rapper Sean Combs, known as Diddy, has written a letter to the judge overseeing his sentencing, asking for leniency due to his past behavior. He apologizes for hurting and causing pain to those he has wronged, including his ex-girlfriend singer Cassie Ventura, and an anonymous woman who testified in court.
Combs describes himself as a changed person after spending 13 months in jail, where he taught a class on how he became successful. He is now sober for the first time in 25 years and believes he deserves a second chance.
However, prosecutors argue that Combs is “unrepentant” and has held power over those around him, using his influence to ruin lives. They seek a sentence of at least 11 years, citing decades of abuse as proof of his lack of change.
Combs will appear in court on Friday to plead for leniency, along with his lawyers and defense team. The judge’s decision will determine his fate, with Combs facing up to 20 years in prison for his convictions.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5y8zgey6lgo