Diddy was again in courtroom on Thursday, attempting to get his conviction overturned or a brand new trial.

He was discovered responsible in July on two counts of prostitution and has been in jail since his arrest final September. His sentencing is ready for October 3. Throughout the listening to, Choose Arun Subramanian didn’t decide instantly and adjourned the courtroom. Diddy’s attorneys say he was wrongly convicted below the Mann Act, a federal legislation meant to cease human trafficking and the exploitation of ladies.

They are saying the legislation was misused in his case.

His authorized workforce says Diddy by no means paid anybody for intercourse, and as an alternative simply watched, which they are saying shouldn’t rely as prostitution. They described him as a voyeur who loved making and watching grownup movies. His lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro, mentioned he had no business motive and that the federal government was going too far in attempting to present him a for much longer sentence.

Prosecutors are asking for a number of extra years behind bars, however Diddy’s workforce says he ought to get not more than 14 months. Since he has been in jail since September 2024, that will imply he has already served most of his time.

His attorneys additionally mentioned Diddy’s life has already been torn aside. His companies in music, trend, and media have collapsed, and his status has been ruined. They mentioned his seven youngsters are ready for him to come back residence. His ex-girlfriend, Yung Miami, wrote a letter to the decide saying Diddy is “loving and actual,” hoping to indicate the courtroom a unique aspect of him earlier than he’s sentenced.