An attorney for the eldest son of incarcerated mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs says the rap producer will likely serve his 4-year sentence in one of the worst federal prisons in America.
Lichtman made the comment after a judge sentenced the Bad Boy Records founder to 4 years and 2 months in prison on Friday.
Earlier this year, Combs was convicted of two misdemeanor counts of the Mann Act for transporting male escorts across state lines.
Combs, 55, is appealing the verdict and prison sentence.
Jeffrey Lichtman, a criminal defense attorney who represented Combs’ son, Justin, told NewsNation that Combs will serve his sentence “in one of the worst prisons in America.”
“At the end of the day, as bad as Combs’ behavior was, it never was clear what federal laws he violated, if any,” he said. “And 50 months in jail, a lot of it in one of the worst prisons in America, is a really serious punishment.”
Meanwhile, Combs’ mom and kids are allegedly fighting over what’s left of his empire.
After dishing out millions to his legal team and paying off his ex, Cassie Ventura, Combs’ bank accounts are nearly drained of funds.
His family members are reportedly fighting over what’s left of his cash and property. Combs’ kids spent his money on rent and car rentals, as well as private planes, expensive clothes, bags and shoes.
Combs’ 84-year-old mother, Janice, believes she should take control of the empire until her son is free in less than 2 years. She reportedly worries that he might not have a home to return to.
“She’s been with him since day one — she built this with him,” says one insider. But his children — Justin, Christian, Chance, Jessie, D’Lila, and toddler Love — aren’t backing down.
His sons reportedly lawyered up to challenge Janice over control of their father’s empire.
Combs is currently in a Brooklyn jail while his lawyers meet with the judge today (Oct. 6) to determine where he will serve his sentence.
Attorney Marc Agnifilo will reportedly request a federal prison in Florida or Georgia so his family can visit him.
According to his lawyers, Combs sleeps in a dorm-style room with 25 other inmates nearby.
“Living conditions at the MDC remain inhumane,” his lawyers wrote. “Mr. Combs has not breathed fresh air in nearly 13 months, or felt sunlight on his skin.”
The lawyer said Combs is kept awake at night by the screams of other detainees.
