Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to 4 years and 2 months in prison

NEW YORK (AP) — Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and “freak-offs.”

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian said a lengthy sentence was needed for deterrence and that he was unconvinced that if Combs is released these crimes won’t happen again.

Since Combs has served a year in prison already, the sentence means he would be released in about three years.

The 55-year-old hip-hop mogul was convicted in July of flying people across state lines for drug-fueled marathon sexual encounters, violations of the the Mann Act.

Jurors acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that could have carried a life sentence.

“This is hard time in prison, away from your family, friends and community, but you will have a life afterward,” the judge told Combs.

During sentencing, Judge Subramanian rejected the defense’s argument that this was the byproduct of consensual sexual conduct and a celebrity musician’s lifestyle.

“You had the power and the resources to keep it going, and because you weren’t caught. You paid for and organized these acts. You were no John. You were responsible for that, even if your currency was sexual desires and not money.”

Subramanian excoriated Combs for his persistent violence, focusing part of his remarks on his assault on “Jane” just last year, which was after Combs knew he was under federal investigation.

“I’ve considered the fact that you are a self-made artist and businessman who has innovated, inspired and lifted up communities, including communities of color, worldwide,” the judge said.

Subramanian also said he appreciates the discussion of the impact of a sentence on Combs’ family. He said he also appreciates that addiction “may have exacerbated your violent and erratic behavior over the years.”

All this said, “a history of good works can’t wash away the record of this case,” the judge said.