US Appeals Court Reviews 50-Month Prison Sentence for Sean Combs After Prostitution Conviction

Federal appeals judges in Manhattan are weighing whether to overturn the 50-month prison sentence of Sean Combs after oral arguments regarding his prostitution conviction.The music mogul was convicted of interstate prostitution under the Mann Act but cleared of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering allegations last year.Lawyer Alexandra Shapiro argued that the sentencing judge improperly considered charges for which the jury acquitted her client when deciding on the current four-year term.While the prosecution maintains the punishment is fair due to a history of physical abuse, the appellate court has reserved its decision on a potential resentencing.
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