Diddy Will Speak During Sentencing, Wants to Address the Judge

Before Diddy finds out how lengthy he will prison, he is acquired some issues to get off his chest … and he is planning to say it in open court.

Friday’s hearing in federal court — the place Diddy shall be sentenced for his conviction on 2 counts of the Mann Act — is a bit more fascinating now, as a result of he needs to handle the decide. In court docs, his legal professional 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 additionally asking the decide to permit Diddy to put on avenue garments, as a substitute of his jail jumpsuit … clearly eager to look his finest for the massive speech.

Keep in thoughts, Diddy didn’t take the stand throughout his trial, so this shall be his first alternative in court to say something concerning the prices he confronted, and to handle Cassie or some other victims.

Perhaps, extra importantly, on Friday, it might be an opportunity to talk to the decide about any potential rehabilitation he is undergone throughout his yearlong keep at Brooklyn MDC. As we first reported, Diddy’s been enrolled in the STOP Program … a course targeted on stopping sexual assault, home and relationship violence.

At least one alleged sufferer, Diddy’s former assistant, who testified below the pseudonym “Mia,” has filed a request to be in court Friday to learn her sufferer assertion.

Diddy faces a most sentence of 20 years, whereas prosecutors have really useful he get simply over 11 years — so, Diddy’s speech is essential, because it may influence the place the decide finally lands on the sentence.