Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his July conviction by a Manhattan jury on two Mann Act charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution. In their submission, Combs’ lawyers argued that a jury sent a loud message to the judge by exonerating him of the most serious charges. “He has served over a year in one of the most notorious jails in America — yet has made the most of that punishment. There was also extensive testimony during the trial about Combs beating his girlfriends and using violence and the fears of it to control those around him. Defense lawyers at trial conceded that there was domestic abuse but said the charges brought by prosecutors were not proven.