Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentencing live updates: Combs gets 50 months in prison

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been sentenced to 50 months in prison and five years of supervised release for his conviction on two prostitution-related offenses.

The judge also set a fine of $500,000 - the maximum allowed under the law. Combs has already served 12 months in prison, which he will get credit for.

Anthony Carlo and Darla Miles report on the sentencing.

Combs sat expressionless in his seat when the judge issued his sentence. His hands were clasped in his lap, and he dropped his head slightly.

Judge Arun Subramanian said a substantial sentence was required "to send a message to abusers and victims alike that exploitation and violence against women is met with real accountability."

Subramanian acknowledged Combs's business success and impact on the Black community.

"I have considered the fact that you are a self-made artist and businessman who has inspired and lifted up communities," the judge said. "Your work history, impact on the Black community, and entrepreneurship are celebrated and iconic."

He also commended Combs for getting sober.

"The court also notes you have had problems with addiction," he said. "The court understands those drugs may have exacerbated your violent behavior over the years."

However, the judge said that "a history of good works cannot wash away the record in this case."

"You used that abuse to get your way, especially when it came to freak offs and hotel nights," he said. "This was subjugation and it drove both Ms. Ventura and Jane into thoughts of ending their lives. That is the reality of what happened."

Judge Subramanian also thanked Cassie Ventura and "Jane" for their testimony.

"You stood up to power," the judge said. "The number of people who you reached is incalculable."

Sean Combs let out a deep exhale as he rose from his seat to address the judge.

"I want to thank you for giving me the chance to speak up for myself," Combs said, his fingers resting on the table. "One of the hardest things I've had to handle is having to be quiet, not being able to express how sorry I am for my actions."

Combs first apologized to Cassie Ventura.

"I want to personally apologize to Cassie Ventura for any harm that I've caused her, emotionally or physically. I don't take that lightly," Combs said.

He also apologized to "Jane."

"I didn't mean to hurt you. I'm sorry I brought you into my mess," Combs said.

Kemberly Richardson reports outside the courthouse in Lower Manhattan.

He then apologized to all victims of domestic violence who may have witnessed the 2016 hotel security camera video depicting him attacking Ventura.

"That video, that disgusting, despicable video, triggered a lot of people around the world," Combs said.

Choking up, Combs told the judge he lost his freedom, his ability to care for his children and his mother and his self respect.

"I've been humbled and broken to my core. I hate myself right now," Combs said.

He turned to his family in the gallery and offered an individual apology to each of his seven children and then to his mother.

"You taught me better," Combs said through tears.

The fifth and final lawyer to speak on behalf of Sean Combs told the judge that Combs "has genuine psychological challenges" and "his drug use was overwhelming."

Attorney Marc Agnifilo conceded that the defense's request for time served is "a lot," but he argued that Combs has been punished enough, pointing to the highly publicized raids on his homes in California and Florida.

"He has been punished in maybe one of the most public ways I can think of," Agnifilo said. "Everyone knows what happened to Sean Combs."

Agnifilo's argument will be followed by the prosecution's rebuttal. Then Combs will address the court.

Sean Combs will devote his time trying to help other incarcerated people if the judge releases him, the rap mogul's attorney vowed.

More than four hours into today's sentencing, attorney Xavier Donaldson and Giovanni Sairras - the director of a Miami-based re-entry program - told U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian that Combs would try to continue the motivational speaking and business training classes he began while incarcerated in Brooklyn.

"I've noticed that his impact is so great that it changed the lives of those in the housing unit where Mr. Combs is housed," Sairras said. "He has become an asset to the government."

Prosecutors had criticized Combs for already scheduling multiple speaking engagements this month, arguing he does not understand the gravity of the crimes he committed. According to a court filing yesterday, Combs has scheduled seven engagements in October to deliver entrepreneurship, life skills, and mentoring classes to incarcerated people.

"He doesn't fully grapple with how his actions got him here," AUSA Christy Slavik argued. "His respect for the law is just lip service."

Donaldson responded to the criticism by arguing that Combs is just trying to be prepared and continue his rehabilitation if he gets released.

"It's not lip service to say Mr. Combs has engagements after he gets out of jail," he said. "These are purposes that are designed to ensure Mr. Combs remains compliant."