Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced to 50 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related offenses in July, per ABC News.
Since he will get credit for time served, he will be in prison for 36 months — or three years. The judge also imposed a $500,000 fine against Combs — the maximum amount allowable.
The Bad Boy Records founder already completed 12 months at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
Before the judge read the sentence, Combs tearfully apologized in court, saying, “I’ve been humbled and broken to my core.” His voice shook as he stood at the defense counsel’s table, per the NY Times.
“I’m not this larger-than-life person,” he said. “I’m just a human being.”
It was the first time that Mr. Combs, who did not testify at his trial, made any substantial comments in court about his case. He was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
The outlet notes that Diddy read a statement for 12 minutes on Friday afternoon. He apologized to Casandra Ventura and “Jane,” the two women who testified as victims at his trial, and asked for leniency from Judge Arun Subramanian, who oversaw his trial.
“I beg your honor for mercy,” he said.
He called his conduct “disgusting, shameful and sick,” referring to assaults of Ms. Ventura and Jane, his former girlfriends who took part in drug-fueled sex marathons with male escorts.
His mother and his faith had taught him better, Mr. Combs said.
“My domestic violence,” he said, “will always be a heavy burden that I will have to forever carry.”
He noted how his actions have fractured his duties as a father and a son.
“Because of my decisions, I lost my freedom,” Mr. Combs said, “I lost the opportunity to effectively raise my children and be there for my mother.”
“I lost all my businesses,” he added. “I lost my career. I totally destroyed my reputation.”
“Your honor, I know that the prosecution wants you to make an example of me,” Mr. Combs said. “I just want you to think about making an example of what a person can do if they get another chance.”
Minutes after Mr. Combs spoke, the judge sentenced Mr. Combs.