**Cassie Ventura’s Lawyers React to Diddy’s Sentencing: ‘Bravery, Inspiration to Many’**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | Oct 04, 2025, 04:46 PM*
Sean “Diddy” Combs was sentenced on Friday to 50 months in prison following a nearly two-month federal trial in which he was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution. The sentence also includes four years and two months of supervised release and a $500,000 fine—the maximum penalty allowed.
### Legal Team Responds to Sentencing
Cassie Ventura’s attorneys, Douglas Wigdor and Meredith Firetog of Wigdor LLP, issued a statement reacting to the sentencing. They said, “While nothing can undo the trauma caused by Combs, the sentence imposed today recognizes the impact of the serious offenses he committed. We are confident that with the support of her family and friends, Ms. Ventura will continue healing knowing that her bravery and fortitude have been an inspiration to so many.”
### Background: Ventura’s Allegations Against Combs
Ventura, who was in a tumultuous relationship with Combs from 2007 to 2018, alleged that during their time together, Combs organized days-long “freak offs,” during which he would hire male escorts for her to have sex with while he watched.
She also detailed instances of physical assault and blackmail, explaining that Combs used videos of these “freak-offs” to intimidate her into silence. During her testimony, Ventura described how Combs “controlled” her life throughout their relationship.
### Details of the Conviction
Combs was convicted on two counts related to arranging paid male escorts to cross state lines for drug-fueled sexual encounters involving his girlfriends. He was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges, which carried the possibility of a life sentence.
Prosecutors argued that Combs used violence and intimidation to coerce Ventura and another woman into these acts.
### Defense and Next Steps
Combs pleaded not guilty and is expected to appeal the conviction. His defense team acknowledged that he physically abused his girlfriends but maintained that the women willingly participated in the sexual encounters.
The defense had advocated for a 14-month sentence, which would have allowed Combs to be released by the end of the year, accounting for time already served.
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This sentencing marks a significant moment in a long and highly publicized case, highlighting issues of abuse, control, and exploitation within personal relationships.
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