Sean “Diddy” Combs will learn his fate this fall, with a federal judge scheduling sentencing for October 3, 2025. The date was confirmed after both defense and prosecution reached consensus during a brief pre‑sentencing hearing on July 8, which lasted mere seconds .
Combs, 55, was convicted on July 2 of two counts related to transportation to engage in prostitution. He was found not guilty on more serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Scheduling Showdown
Initially, Combs’s team sought to move the sentencing forward to September 22, stating “exceptional circumstances” justified an earlier date. A joint filing with prosecutors requested that date. But minutes before the July 8 hearing, the filing was rescinded. Instead, both sides backed the original October timeline.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian signed off on the October 3 date shortly after confirming the agreement. The hearing concluded almost immediately after the judge’s deputy acknowledged the letter settling on October 3.
What’s at Stake
The singer faces up to 20 years behind bars—10 years per conviction. Federal guidelines, however, suggest a more modest sentence. Prosecutors will likely seek 51 to 63 months (roughly four to five years), while the defense argues for 21 to 27 months.
Any time Combs has already served—currently over a year at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center—will be credited toward the final sentence.
Bonds Denied, Risks Cited
Combs remains incarcerated after a judge denied bail last week. The denial stemmed from testimony and video evidence indicating a history of violence. Judge Subramanian noted that Combs’s own team acknowledged his temper during closing arguments.
Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo described Combs as a “model prisoner,” but the judge found the evidence insufficient to mitigate potential danger or flight risk.
Awaiting Final Allocution
In the weeks ahead, both sides must submit sentencing memorandums—defense by September 19, prosecutors a week later. A probation office evaluation, including a pre‑sentence interview, will contribute to the judge’s sentencing decision .
With the verdict now behind him, Combs remains held while awaiting his October 3 sentencing. His legal team continues to express confidence. As Agnifilo remarked shortly after the conviction, “We are not nearly done fighting. We’re not going to stop until he walks out of prison a free man to his family.”