Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs urged a judge to sentence him to no more than 14 months in prison for his conviction on two prostitution-related charges, which would result in his near-immediate release if the judge grants the request. In a written submission, Combs' legal team said he has already been punished enough."Mr. Combs's celebrity status in the realms of music, fashion, spirits, media, and finance has been shattered and Mr. Combs's legacy has been destroyed," his legal team wrote to Judge Arun Subramanian, who is scheduled to decide the disgraced hip-hop mogul's sentence on Oct. 3."He has served over a year in one of the most notorious jails in America-yet has made the most of that punishment. It is time for Mr. Combs to go home to his family, so he can continue his treatment and try to make the most of the next chapter of his extraordinary life." Story continues below advertisement In the 182-page sentencing memo, his lawyers argued for Combs' release as he has already served nearly 13 months in a Brooklyn jail."To achieve specific deterrence in this case, a sentence of no more than 14 months is 'sufficient, but not greater than necessary' to achieve the goals of sentencing," his lawyers wrote.
The court filing also provided new information about what Combs' life has been like during his nearly 13 months behind bars, describing intense surveillance by guards and at least one threat of violence. More on Entertainment More videos Jimmy Kimmel's show to remain off dozens of U.S. stations despite return Prince Harry, Meghan Markle make surprise appearance at Santa Barbara benefit From the 'devil's interval' to 'Louie Louie': Crazy moments in music censorship Sonny Curtis, member of Buddy Holly's Crickets, dead at 88 Kimmel returns to late-night, says didn't intend 'to make light' of Charlie Kirk's murder The Morning Show: September 24 The Life of a Showgirl: Taylor Swift movie already crashing box office SSO and opera collaboration come together to perform "Tosca" "Mr. Combs's near-13 months in prison has been life changing, productive, and a testament to his desire to return to his family and community and lead the best life possible," his lawyers wrote. "He has taken the time to achieve necessary rehabilitation from day one at the MDC (Metropolitan Detention Center) - including getting clean of all substances."Combs' life in prison has been harrowing at times, his lawyers said.
On one occasion, an inmate approached Combs with a shiv - a makeshift blade - and accused Combs of sitting on his chair, the lawyers wrote. Combs calmed the man down, the lawyers said.
Combs heats his drinking water because he doesn't trust that it is clean and must sleep within two feet of other inmates in a dorm-style room containing a bathroom with no door, the lawyers wrote. Story continues below advertisement "Mr. Combs has not breathed fresh air in nearly 13 months, or felt sunlight on his skin, often walking with a limp due to a painful knee injury that requires surgery," they said.
Prison has also allowed Combs to become sober for the first time in 25 years, his lawyers wrote. 2:16 Lawyer for Sean 'Diddy' Combs speaks as his client awaits sentencing Lawyer for Sean 'Diddy' Combs speaks as his client awaits sentencing Sean 'Diddy' Combs avoids life sentence, but has his bail denied Sean 'Diddy' Combs not guilty of racketeering, sex trafficking in split verdict Diddy verdict 'absolutely a win' for Sean Combs, legal expert says Previous Video Next Video They said their client is a "changed man," who had realized that his overuse of drugs had contributed to violent acts he participated in. Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy. "Without minimizing Mr. Combs's conduct, this is in many ways a 'sex, drugs, and rock n' roll' story," they said.
Combs has created a program in jail, called Free Game with Diddy, in which he is "inspiring and helping other inmates," his lawyers said in the filing. Story continues below advertisement The program is a six-week course, "which is an educational program designed to equip participants with essential skills in business management, entrepreneurship and personal development," the legal filing stated."Despite many professional successes in Mr. Combs's life, he counts his Free Game course as one of the most impactful and important endeavors of his life. He hopes to continue with and expand and improve upon this curriculum in the future," his lawyers wrote. "His goal is to implement this program on a grander scale upon his release with programming to extend to youth in the community as well as in state operated facilities."Combs' lawyers quoted the rapper as telling a probation officer that he once thought "success and money gave me freedom to d