Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Apologizes In Court: ‘My Actions Were Disgusting, Shameful…’

Sean “Diddy” Combs, the 55-year-old music mogul, broke down in tears Friday during his sentencing hearing in Manhattan Federal Court, apologizing for his actions after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was acquitted of the more serious sex trafficking charges. He is facing a 50-month prison sentence.Related News | Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Net Worth: How Rich Is The Music Mogul Facing Over 50 Months in Prison?What Combs SaidAddressing the court, Combs took responsibility for his behavior, saying that his actions were “disgusting, shameful, and sick.” He attributed some of his conduct to drug use, saying he “got lost in his dream of life” and was “out of control” without seeking help.Combs directly apologized to his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, and her family, saying he was deeply sorry for any emotional or physical harm he caused, according to New York Post report. He also expressed regret to his own family, including his six adult children and 80-year-old mother, Janice, acknowledging the lessons they taught him and the disappointment he caused.Related News | Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sentenced To Over 4 Years In Jail In Prostitution-Related CaseCombs Plea To JudgeIn a heartfelt plea, Combs asked the judge for mercy, promising he would never be violent again and pledging to use the opportunity to get help for himself. “I can’t change the past, but I can change the future,” he said, asking to be a better father, son, and community leader.During the hearing, Combs’ family spoke in his defense, describing him as a “changed man” and emphasizing his remorse. Federal prosecutors, however, had pushed for a much longer sentence, calling Combs “unrepentant” despite his apology, while his lawyers argued for a lighter sentence considering time already served.