Judge Subramanian: At the outset I want you to understand, Mr. Combs, you are not being sentenced for acquitted conduct. But under 3553 I must consider many things... Mr. Combs, you are a self-made artist who has inspired community of color
Judge: We saw the video. The Free Game course in the MDC, the court hopes you continue to expand it. You are devoted to your family. The court of course considers the collateral consequences. The Court has to consider all of your history here Judge: A history of good works can't wash away the record in this case. You abused these women. You used that abuse to get your way, freak offs and hotel nights. The evidence of the abuse is massive. I was sitting right here, during the testimony |
That man deserves 11 years in prison. I will not be surprised if he gets less than the maximum requested by prosecutors, but for his deeply disturbing coercive and abusive behavior, he deserves so much punishment.
And no, of course he hasn't learned. All these successful men have a God complex. He's only sorry he got caught. I also judge him hard for arranging to have his teen and young adult children present at the trial, just to soften his image. No child or impressionable young adult should ever get to hear their father perpetrating such atrocities. And now they have cry in front of the judge and use their mother's death to get their father a reduced sentence? They've been brainwashed and are being exploited by their father. This man disgusts me. |
Ohhh, judge is coming in strong. Anyone still think he's walking out of that courtroom today? |
Hope not!!!! |
+ 1 million |
Judge: This was subjugation - that is the reality of what happened. These offenses irreparably harmed two women. You plied them with drugs. Why did it happen so long? You had the power and resources to keep it going. You were more than a John.
Judge: A significant sentence is required to deter. You say you're sorry and you won't do it again. After Ms. Ventura's civil lawsuit was filed - after the video was public, and investigation started- you had a brutal hotel night with Jane, punched her in the head |
Judge: Jane says he told her, Take this pill, do out there and s*ck his d*ck, f*ck him, I don't care. The Court is not convinced this would not happen again. The Court has considered the programs - they are outweighed by the trial record in this case.
Judge: Exploitation and violence against women must be met with real accountability, to promote respect for the law. The Court reaches a few conclusions. 135 months would be more than necessary |
Very long sentencing about to be revealed! |
Judge: A sentence over 11 years is not reasonable. Even the Probation Department recommends a sentence less than half of that. But 14 months, time served, would not be sufficient.
Judge: Here, the data shows a wide variety of sentences. Weighing all the relevant factors, the Court determines that the sentences is 50 months of incarceration |
Ugh only four years |
WTF!!! Disgusting! |
+ billion having your kids as props at your porn abuse trial daily. |
What a joke. |
Judge: Mr. Agnifilo, any recommendation were to serve the sentence?
Combs' Agnifilo: Can we get back to you by Monday, now that we know there is a sentence? Judge: Yes. Judge: The Court imposes a fine of $500,000, including to defray the costs of imprisonment. There is no restitution, but there is forfeiture as reflected in the order. There is a $5000 fine under the statute, and special assessment, $200. |
Judge: I want to speak to the strong women who came forward: Ms. Ventura and Jane, you've been through trauma we can't imagine. Ms. Ventura said it was forced sex and degradation. I want to say, We heard you.
Judge: You weren't just speaking to the jurors, but to other victims. You stood up to power. It's not easy. Violence behind closed doors doesn't have to stay secret forever. I know you still bear trauma. But you've taught us, you don't have to stay a victim |