Update: Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced Sean Combs to 50 months in federal prison on Friday.
The judge asked defense attorney Marc Agnifilo for a recommendation on where Combs should serve his sentence.
Agnifilo replied, “Can we get back to you by Monday, now that we know there is a sentence?”
Subramanian also imposed a fine of $500,000 to defray the costs of imprisonment. “There is no restitution, but there is forfeiture as reflected in the order. There is a $5000 fine under the statute, and special assessment, $200,” he said.
Prior to sentencing, Judge Subramanian told Combs: “At the outset I want you to understand, Mr. Combs, you are not being sentenced for acquitted conduct. But under 3553 I must consider many things… Mr. Combs, you are a self-made artist who has inspired community of color. We saw the video. The Free Game course in the MDC, the court hopes you continue to expand it. You are devoted to your family. The court of course considers the collateral consequences. The Court has to consider all of your history here.”
He continued: “A history of good works can’t wash away the record in this case. You abused these women. You used that abuse to get your way, freak offs and hotel nights. The evidence of the abuse is massive. I was sitting right here, during the testimony. This was subjugation – that is the reality of what happened. These offenses irreparably harmed two women. You plied them with drugs. Why did it happen so long? You had the power and resources to keep it going. You were more than a John.”
“A significant sentence is required to deter. You say you’re sorry and you won’t do it again. After Ms. Ventura’s civil lawsuit was filed – after the video was public, and investigation started- you had a brutal hotel night with Jane, punched her in the head.”
The judge added: “Jane says he told her, ‘Take this pill, do out there and s*ck his d*ck, f*ck him, I don’t care.’ The Court is not convinced this would not happen again. The Court has considered the programs – they are outweighed by the trial record in this case.”
“Exploitation and violence against women must be met with real accountability, to promote respect for the law. The Court reaches a few conclusions. 135 months would be more than necessary. A sentence over 11 years is not reasonable. Even the Probation Department recommends a sentence less than half of that. But 14 months, time served, would not be sufficient.”
He concluded: “Here, the data shows a wide variety of sentences. Weighing all the relevant factors, the Court determines that the sentence is 50 months of incarceration.”
Originally published on Oct 3, 2025 at 2:29PM:
Sean Combs’ sentencing hearing resumed at 2 PM on Friday after a lunch break in Manhattan.
Christian “King” Combs, 27, arrived to the courthouse with Instagram model Raven Tracy, 32, who is from Atlanta.
Combs’ attorneys, his children, and spiritual advisor were all overcome with emotion as they spoke to Judge Arun Subramanian earlier today.
Christian told the judge, “I am Christian Combs. I am the one who most resembles my pops, my mannerism. My whole life I studied my dad up and down. He is the greatest man in the world, my superhero.”
Christian continued: “He told me to treat women like a queen and I do. I see in his eyes, as his twin, that he has changed.”
Combs’ twins, Jessie and D’Lila also spoke in support of their father.
Jessie fought back tears, saying: “My name is Jessie Combs and I am 18 years old (cries). When my mother died I was just a little girl. I remember my dad sitting us down. It helped me survive, when I just wanted my mom.”
Jessie’s twin, D’Lila Combs, also spoke through tears: “Your Honor, please (cries). Let us move forward not as a headline but as a family.”
Combs’ eldest son, Justin, said, “My name is Justin Combs. I ask you give my father a second chance. My father is my superhero. My father always told me to believe in God. I talk to my father every day, every other hour.”
After the children spoke, the judge told them, “Thank you all. This is important for me to hear.”
Combs’ Atlanta attorney Brian Steel said his client lives in a room with 25 other men. “There are screams day and night.”
“He lives with 25 people, in one room. There’s a TV area, a supposed bed. There are drugs there. He has not taken drugs. There is violence. The water is polluted. You have to boil it. There are screams day and night.”
Several more attorneys will speak before the judge imposes sentence on Combs this afternoon.
