BREAKING: Judge Shoots Down Diddy’s Attempt To Have Prostitution Conviction Dropped
Posted: Tue Sep 30, 2025 9:24 pm
Diddy lost a key legal battle Tuesday (September 30) in Manhattan federal court, where a judge refused to toss out two prostitution-related convictions, setting the stage for his sentencing on Friday (October 3) on charges tied to the Mann Act.
Diddy was acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, which could have carried a life sentence. However, the two Mann Act violations still carry significant weight—up to 20 years in prison.
Defense attorney Alexandra Shapiro painted the mogul as a voyeur who enjoyed filming and watching amateur adult content, which she said falls under First Amendment protections.
Prosecutors countered that Diddy reimbursed his ex-girlfriends for arranging the sexual liaisons, making him culpable under federal law.
Testimony from Cassie, Jane Doe and other women played a central role in the case, with prosecutors alleging Diddy financed the encounters through his partners, effectively paying for sex across state lines. The judge agreed.
“First, Combs’s conduct is not protected by the First Amendment. First Amendment protection
applies “only to conduct that is inherently expressive,” Judge Subramanian wrote. “Evidence at trial showed that when Combs filmed, he didn’t typically give notice ahead of time or ask for consent, as a film producer would; and that he masturbated, suggesting that the purpose was his immediate sexual gratification.
“In fact, he sometimes participated in the sexual activities. The evidence showed that Combs ‘and the escort would both … have intercourse’ with Ventura at the same time. And after Ventura or Jane finished having sex with an escort, Combs would have sex with Ventura or Jane, often while the escort’s semen was still on their body. At other times, Ventura would ‘put [the men’s] semen on [Combs], usually on his chest, on his nipples,’” Judge Subramanian said in his opinion.
The ruling solidified the convictions and cleared the path for Diddy’s sentencing.
Federal prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 11 years and 3 months, citing what they describe as violent and coercive behavior. Prosecutors allege Diddy used threats and intimidation against women and showed no remorse.
They are also pushing for the maximum allowable fine, arguing that his wealth and influence should not shield him from full accountability. Prosecutors said the evidence showed “a pattern of abuse” and that Diddy “has not accepted responsibility for his actions.”
Meanwhile, Diddy’s defense team is asking for a drastically reduced sentence. They argue he has already served the equivalent of 14 months in pretrial detention since September 2024.
They are requesting home confinement instead of additional prison time, citing his lack of prior convictions and the nature of the charges he was acquitted on. Judge Subramanian has denied bail several times, citing public safety concerns and the seriousness of the charges.