Convicted rap mogul Sean Diddy Combs has written a letter to the judge overseeing his criminal trial, asking for leniency during his sentencing on Friday and blaming his past behaviour on drug addiction. In the four-page letter, he apologises for all of the hurt and pain that I have caused and says that he has been reformed after spending 13 months in a Brooklyn jail.
The letter on Thursday comes hours ahead of his sentencing hearing at 10:00 ET (15:00 GMT) on Friday. In July, he was found guilty of two prostitution charges and now faces up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of at least 11 years, but Combs' lawyers are asking for his release later this month.
In his letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Combs apologises for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, singer Casandra Ventura, writing: I literally lost my mind. He continues, saying, My domestic violence will always be heavy burden that will have to forever carry. He has expressed remorse not only for his actions against Ventura but also for an anonymous woman who testified during the trial, acknowledging that he became lost in the drugs and the excess.
Combs wrote, I lost my way. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core.
His accusers, including Ventura, have also written to the judge, sharing their fears of retribution from Combs if he is released. Ventura voiced her concern, stating she fears for her safety and believes Combs deserves a long sentence, citing his unchanged nature.
In contrast, Combs describes to the judge how he has taught fellow inmates about achieving success and claims to be sober for the first time in 25 years, stating, The old me died in jail and new version of me was reborn. He urges the judge to consider his children and elderly mother as he seeks mercy. Combs is also anticipated to speak in court along with his attorneys, who will present a supportive video.
While faced with serious charges, a jury acquitted him of the most severe charges—racketeering and sex trafficking, with prosecutors branding him unrepentant and pushing for a substantial prison term.
The letter on Thursday comes hours ahead of his sentencing hearing at 10:00 ET (15:00 GMT) on Friday. In July, he was found guilty of two prostitution charges and now faces up to 20 years in prison. Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of at least 11 years, but Combs' lawyers are asking for his release later this month.
In his letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Combs apologises for assaulting his ex-girlfriend, singer Casandra Ventura, writing: I literally lost my mind. He continues, saying, My domestic violence will always be heavy burden that will have to forever carry. He has expressed remorse not only for his actions against Ventura but also for an anonymous woman who testified during the trial, acknowledging that he became lost in the drugs and the excess.
Combs wrote, I lost my way. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core.
His accusers, including Ventura, have also written to the judge, sharing their fears of retribution from Combs if he is released. Ventura voiced her concern, stating she fears for her safety and believes Combs deserves a long sentence, citing his unchanged nature.
In contrast, Combs describes to the judge how he has taught fellow inmates about achieving success and claims to be sober for the first time in 25 years, stating, The old me died in jail and new version of me was reborn. He urges the judge to consider his children and elderly mother as he seeks mercy. Combs is also anticipated to speak in court along with his attorneys, who will present a supportive video.
While faced with serious charges, a jury acquitted him of the most severe charges—racketeering and sex trafficking, with prosecutors branding him unrepentant and pushing for a substantial prison term.
