Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to just over four years in prison after being convicted of transporting women for prostitution, despite being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges earlier this year.
The 55-year-old rapper, once one of the world’s most famous entertainers, sat expressionless as Judge Arun Subramanian told him he had used his fame and power to “subjugate” women, citing disturbing videos of violence and exploitation.
Combs pleaded for mercy and broke down while apologising to his family, who filled the courtroom and tearfully asked for leniency.
The judge acknowledged Combs’ family ties but stressed the lasting harm to victims, saying his good works could not erase his record.
So now we can expect some arrests of other “high profile” individuals who were patrons of Epstein and his network, right? (cue crickets).