Diddy Trial

Diddy's circumstances will only improve if he's sentenced to more time ... because he's probably headed for a prison better than his current one, a prominent consultant says.

We spoke with Sam Mangel -- a former convict who now works as a prison consultant for well-known figures -- on "TMZ Live" ahead of Diddy's Friday sentencing ... and we asked if he thinks Diddy's profile and the nature of his case will make him a target.

Mangel tells us Diddy's prospective prison will be a huge improvement when compared to MDC Brooklyn -- the prison where Diddy's been locked up since his dramatic 2024 arrest.

Diddy is getting even more support from the woman who was supposed to testify against him at his federal criminal trial ... ahead of his sentencing tomorrow for his Mann Act convictions.

Virginia Huynh -- better known as "Gina" during Diddy's trial -- wrote a letter to the judge on behalf of Diddy, blasting prosecutors for pressuring her into becoming "Victim 3" in the indictment. As you know, Diddy was found guilty in July on 2 counts of the Mann Act -- illegally transporting individuals across state lines for the purpose of prostitution.

In her letter, Gina says she fully cooperated with prosecutors, sitting down with them 3 times and answering all their questions. She says she turned over every stitch of evidence ... notably photos, videos and text messages.

Diddy’s ex-stylist is finally speaking out after filing a lawsuit against the disgraced music mogul -- saying he feared for his life the entire time he worked for him.

In a teaser for his full "CBS Mornings" interview dropping Friday, Deonte Nash -- who worked with Diddy from 2008 to 2018 -- alleges Diddy strangled him multiple times ... and he even told others on his team he’d end up killing them.

Deonte said he always kept a "go-bag" ready ... rattling off every item of clothing and cash he had packed so when push came to shove, he'd be ready to go into hiding.

Before Diddy finds out how long he's going to prison, he's got some things to get off his chest ... and he's planning to say it in open court.

Friday's hearing in federal court -- where Diddy will be sentenced for his conviction on 2 counts of the Mann Act -- is a little more interesting now, because he wants to address the judge. In court docs, his attorney Teny Geragos says, "The sentencing proceeding holds significant importance for Mr. Combs. He wishes to appear before the Court, address Your Honor, and allocute in the most dignified and respectful fashion possible."

They're also asking Judge Arun Subramanian to allow Diddy to wear street clothes, instead of his jail jumpsuit ... clearly wanting to look his best for the big speech.

Diddy's headed for sentencing in his federal criminal case ... because the judge rejected his request for a new trial and to acquit him of his Mann Act conviction.

Judge Arun Subramanian wrote in his 16-page order there's plenty of evidence proving Diddy violated the Mann Act by transporting male escorts across state lines for the purposes of prostitution during his infamous freak-offs. Diddy's freak-offs were marathon sex sessions between his girlfriends and male escorts, with Diddy watching and often recording them.

In the order, the judge said Diddy was right when he argued in his motions for acquittal and a new trial that "the Mann Act’s text and application have changed over the last century."

Federal prosecutors are full steam ahead to lock up Diddy ... asking a judge to sentence him to more than 11 years in prison following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.

In a new court filing -- obtained by TMZ -- prosecutors say they want "at least 135 months' imprisonment" for Diddy, along with a $500k fine.

Judge Arun Subramanian is set to hand down Diddy's sentence on Friday in NYC.

Cassie wants to see Diddy pay bigtime for his crimes ... and she's letting the judge in the case know she's permanently scarred by the mogul's threats, physical abuse, and horrifying sex acts that led her to thoughts of suicide.

Diddy's ex-girlfriend of 11 years typed a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian ahead of Diddy's sentencing Friday after his conviction on 2 counts of the Mann Act -- which is transporting a person or persons across state lines for the purposes of prostitution.

Cassie wrote she felt trapped in her 11-year relationship with Diddy because he used threats and substances to control her and her career as a singer.

The arrest and trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs captivated the nation ... and we were here for it every step of the way.

The music mogul's legal saga saw numerous allegations being made about his past, as well as tense moments in the courtroom, and it all concluded with a verdict that shocked both his supporters and detractors.

Diddy's freedom is still up in the air ... but, he left his family with an encouraging message after his acquittal hearing today -- showering them with love and praise.

After the rapper's hearing to get his two Mann Act convictions thrown out ended, we're told he turned to the pews behind him -- full of his family including his mother, six of his children and more -- and told them he loves them, and they all make him super proud.

He specifically turned to his mom, Janice, blew her a kiss and told her she's beautiful ... before thanking everyone once again for showing up to support him.

Diddy's hearing on his motion to get the Mann Act charges thrown out started just a short time ago ... and, his lawyers are taking their argument from legal motions to real life -- firing off in a New York City courtroom.

The rapper's legal team -- led by Marc Agnifilo -- kicked off their argument by repeating to the judge what they previously stated in legal papers ... prostitution means one person paying to have sex with another person. They insist it doesn't refer to someone who pays to watch two people have sex, like Diddy did.

However, prosecutors responded by pointing out Diddy wasn't just going somewhere and sitting in a booth to watch two people get it on ... they say he reimbursed his ex-girlfriends for arranging the sexual encounters and derived sexual gratification himself from watching.

Diddy's lawyers showed up looking confident at his acquittal hearing Thursday ... while his family appeared hopeful as they made their way into the courtroom.

The music mogul's legal team -- led by Marc Agnifilo and Alexandra Shapiro -- arrived in full force ... armored in their sleek suits, bags full of legal briefs at a federal courthouse in NYC. Agnifilo told the assembled press he's missed them since Diddy was found guilty on two of five federal charges in July ... while another attorney, Jason Driscoll, just smiled when asked questions about how he's feeling about today.

Diddy's family showed up a short time later ... including Chance Combs and her mother, Sarah Chapman, Diddy's twins Jessie and D'Lila and Diddy's mom Janice -- all dressed to the nines in various black outfits. Christian Combs, Quincy Brown, Justin Combs and Raven Tracy arrived shortly after.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is getting another bite at the apple ... his attorneys will be in court today arguing to overturn his conviction on 2 federal counts of the Mann Act.

Diddy's legal team is asking Judge Arun Subramanian to change Diddy's Mann Act conviction to an acquittal or give him a new trial. Federal prosecutors are opposed to both.

As you know, the Mann Act prohibits the transportation of individuals across state lines for the purposes of prostitution.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is using his time in jail to teach his fellow inmates business skills ... and the men who picked his brain are singing his praises to the judge who is set to hand down his sentence next week.

Diddy's legal team is giving Judge Arun Subramanian more legal homework in the form of additional support letters from dozens of men who are locked up with Diddy at MDC Brooklyn.

In the letters, included in a legal filing obtained by TMZ, the inmates say they took the Bad Boy Records founder's "Free Game With Diddy" course behind bars and learned a lot.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is a great father and son who gives back to his community ... at least that's what his family, friends and exes are telling the judge who is set to decide his fate.

Diddy's legal team gave Judge Arun Subramanian a mountain of legal homework in a massive filing late Monday night ... and the trove of documents includes more than 75 letters of support.

The Bad Boy founder's mother, Janice Combs, his six eldest kids and a handful of exes, including rapper Yung Miami, spoke highly of Diddy in their letters to the judge in an effort to secure a lighter sentence next month following his conviction on prostitution charges.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' army of attorneys is laying out all the reasons why they say he should not have the book thrown at him when a judge sentences him in his criminal case.

Diddy's defense team -- spearheaded by Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos -- just filed a sentencing packet for the court and prosecution, where they advocate for a more lenient sentence.

In the docs, obtained by TMZ, Diddy says the sentencing guidelines for his conviction on 2 counts of the Mann Act is no more than 6-to-12 months in prison on each count, which accurately reflects the seriousness of the offenses laid out at his federal trial in NYC.

Diddy's son Christian "King" Combs says making music was the best way to cope with his dad's sex-trafficking case, as well as leaning on his family foundation.

On Thursday, King Combs released the somber music video for his Kanye West and Stevie J-produced "Lonely Roads" track ... the opening song from the EP he released on the cusp of Diddy being found guilty on two violations of the Mann Act, while dodging the most major charges he had been facing.

The visual opens with an image of the late Kim Porter and shows Christian interacting with his siblings as he wrestles with the void his dad left by being absent from the house.