Sean Diddy Combs Faces Severe Sentencing Recommendation

Sean "Diddy" Combs is in hot water with federal prosecutors pushing for a hefty 11-year prison sentence. This comes after his conviction on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. The judge will make the final call on Friday. Prosecutors are not holding back. They want Combs to serve 135 months behind bars and pay a $500, 000 fine. They argue his crimes are serious and he shows no remorse. During the trial, prosecutors painted a picture of Combs using his fame and power to manipulate and coerce former girlfriends into participating in drug-fueled sexual encounters. The defense, however, sees things differently. They admit to past domestic violence but insist all sexual activity was consensual. Combs' lawyers are asking for a much lighter sentence of 14 months, claiming he has already changed for the better during his time in jail. The U. S. probation department has recommended a middle ground of five to seven years. Prosecutors are not buying the defense's argument. They point out that Combs is trying to shift the blame onto his victims. They want the judge to focus on the real victims and the harm Combs caused. Two of Combs' accusers, including singer Cassie Ventura, have shared their stories. Ventura testified about the abuse she endured and her fear of retaliation. She hopes the judge will see the truth and deliver a sentence that reflects the reality of her experiences.