Diddy’s Lawyers Rage Over 50-Month Sentence, Call It A ‘Perversion Of Justice’ In Appeal

Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is strongly condemning the ruling on his prostitution-related Mann Act convictions. The Diddy’s Lawyers Rage Over 50-Month Sentence, Call It A ‘Perversion Of Justice’ In Appeal first appeared on The Blast

Sean “Diddy” Combs is strongly condemning the ruling on his prostitution-related Mann Act convictions.

The disgraced rapper is serving 50 months in federal prison and has now described his sentencing as a “perversion of justice” in an appeal filed by his lawyers.

Diddy was previously found not guilty of sex trafficking and RICO charges, which he had earlier faced. His team has also filed previous appeals to overturn his conviction, including one where they accused the judge of acting as the “thirteenth juror” in the trial.

Diddy’s Attorneys Say The Rapper’s Sentencing Was Too Harsh

Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed another appeal seeking to overturn his prostitution-related Mann Act convictions, this time strongly condemning the sentence handed down in the case, per TMZ.

Diddy’s lawyers, during sentencing, had recommended 14 months, but U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ultimately slammed the rapper with a 50-month sentence.

Now, in a filing submitted on Friday, Diddy’s attorneys argued that the rapper had been found not guilty of the more serious charges and that the 50-month sentence for the Mann Act conviction effectively punishes him for crimes of which he was acquitted.

The music mogul’s lawyers also noted that the sentence is roughly four times higher than what they believe is typically imposed for similar offenses.

Further emphasizing the harshness of the sentencing, Diddy’s attorneys described it as a “perversion of justice.”

The Music Mogul’s Lawyer Demanded His ‘Immediate Release’

Expanding on their argument, Diddy’s lawyers wrote that the judge relied on “acquitted conduct” sentencing, a practice in which punishment is increased based on allegations a defendant was cleared of.

They claim that such a method has faced widespread criticism across the legal landscape and should not have played a part in determining Diddy’s sentence.

To them, justice would be served if the appeals court either orders Diddy’s “immediate release and grants a judgment of acquittal” or at least “vacates and remands for resentencing.”

Diddy’s Appeal Will Begin In April After Being Fast-Tracked

Oral arguments on Diddy’s appeal are expected to begin on April 9, given that the case was allowed to be fast-tracked.

If the appeal is successful, Diddy could be given a reduced sentence or an immediate release pending resentencing.

Conversely, a rejection of the appeal would see the sentence maintained, although the rapper could further push for a review by the U.S. Supreme Court.

The Prosecution Asked The Court To Maintain Diddy’s 50-Month Sentence

Late last year, Diddy’s lawyers also criticized the judge in the criminal case in a filing that initiated the appeal process.

In the document, they claimed that Judge Arun Subramanian acted as a “13th juror” during the trial and described the sentence as “draconian.”

In February, prosecutors issued a response in which they argued that the judge had acted appropriately in his ruling.

“Combs seeks an unprecedented rule against consideration of any conduct that could have also supported a conviction on an acquitted count,” the prosecutors responded in a brief, per Billboard.

“That rule would eliminate sentencing judges’ long-recognized discretion to engage in fact-finding to aid their sentencing decisions, forcing them to blind their eyes to the actual conduct of each defendant before them,” they added.

Elsewhere in their brief, the prosecutors urged the appeals court to maintain the sentencing and reject the argument being made by Diddy’s lawyers.

When Is Diddy’s Release Date From Fort Dix?

At the time of Diddy’s sentencing, his release date was set for May 8, 2028. It was later moved to June 4, 2028, after the rapper was reportedly punished for allegedly breaking prison rules.

The allegations included claims that he was caught drinking homemade alcohol and initiating a three-way phone call with someone other than his lawyer.

Later, his release date was moved forward to April 25, 2028. The earlier release followed his acceptance into a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution, the New Jersey facility where he is currently serving out his prostitution-related Mann Act sentence.

“Mr. Combs is an active participant in the Residential Drug Abuse Program (RDAP) and has taken his rehabilitation process seriously from the start,” a rep for the rapper announced at the time, per reports. “He is fully engaged in his work, focused on growth, and committed to positive change.”

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