Breaking News Update: New Letter Suggests October 3 for Sentencing
Late on July 8, 2025, a new twist emerged during a remote hearing that could shift the sentencing timeline. A revised letter from the court, signed by Marc Agnifilo, proposes sticking with the original date of October 3, 2025, stating,
“For sentencing, the parties propose the Court’s original date of October 3, 2025.”
The updated schedule includes a Pre-Sentence Investigation Report by August 29, 2025, with defense objections due by September 5, 2025, and the Probation Office’s final report set for September 18, 2025. During the hearing, a candid exchange unfolded:
Agnifilo asked, “Sean is that you?”
to which Combs replied, “Yes. Where are you?”
Agnifilo responded, “In my office,”
Meanwhile, Assistant U.S. Attorney Slavic confirmed the government’s presence. When asked if there was more beyond the letter, the deputy noted,
“No. We’ll get back in writing. Adjourned.”
This leaves the door open for further negotiation, with no final decision yet on the September 22 versus October 3 date.
The legal team for Sean “Diddy” Combs is seeking to accelerate his sentencing following a high-profile federal trial. Attorneys for the music mogul have requested a new sentencing date of September 22, 2025, which would be nearly two weeks earlier than the judge’s proposed date of October 3, 2025. The request follows a trial that ended with Combs being convicted on several serious charges while being acquitted of others that carried a potential life sentence.
In a letter filed on July 8, 2025, Combs’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, detailed the proposed timeline.
“The defense proposes that the Probation Office provide the parties with a Pre-Sentence Investigation Report on or before September 5, 2025; that the defense sentencing memorandum and objections to the PSR be filed on or before September 8, 2025,”
The letter states that prosecutors have reportedly agreed to the schedule, pending approval from the United States Probation Office. The proposed timeline underscores the defense’s desire for a swift conclusion.
The trial concluded on July 2, 2025, with a mixed verdict. A jury found Combs guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution related to his ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura, another individual, and male sex workers. He was, however, acquitted of more severe charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. The conviction carries a maximum sentence of 20 years, though sentencing guidelines suggest a different range. Prosecutors recommend a sentence of 51 to 63 months, while the defense argues for 21 to 27 months.
Combs has been held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since his arrest in September 2024. Judge Arun Subramanian denied his request for bail, citing a history of domestic violence as a reason he might pose a danger to the community. Combs will remain in custody until his sentencing, and the time he has already served may be credited toward his ultimate sentence. A hearing was held on July 8, 2025, to address the sentencing schedule, but a final decision from the judge on the requested date has not yet been announced.
In addition to his criminal conviction, Combs faces numerous civil lawsuits claiming abuse, with allegations ranging from sexual assault to other forms of misconduct. While these civil cases are separate from his criminal sentencing, they compound the legal challenges facing the producer and entrepreneur. The accusations starkly contrasted the successful public image Combs cultivated throughout his career.
The coming weeks will determine whether the judge grants the defense’s request for an expedited timeline or adheres to the original October schedule. With his freedom on the line, the outcome of the sentencing hearing remains the most critical development in the ongoing legal saga of Sean Combs.
