I’m sorry,” and placed his hand over his heart as he has done in the past. Combs, 55, was convicted in July on transportation to engage in prostitution charges but was acquitted of the more serious charges of sex-trafficking and racketeering. U.S. District Court Judge Arun Subramanian told Diddy that a lengthy sentence was necessary “to send a message to abusers and victims alike that exploitation and violence against women is met with real accountability.”Courtroom sketch of Sean "Diddy" Combs breaks down. Combs' defense attorneys had asked for 14 months in prison. Since he will get credit for time served, he will now be behind bars for 36 months — or three years.