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Judge to rule ‘very shortly’ on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid to vacate his conviction or grant a new trial

Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri, on the newest of 2 developments

By Lauren del Valle (CNN) — The judge overseeing the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs did not immediately rule on his request to vacate his conviction on prostitution-related charges or his bid for a new trial.

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  1. Sean "Diddy" Combs returning to court for hearing that could help determine how long he

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    Judge to rule ‘very shortly’ on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid to vacate his conviction or grant a new trial

    Headline from ABC 17 Mid-Missouri ·

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  1. WMUR

    Defense tells judge Sean 'Diddy' Combs has served enough time behind bars (opens WMUR)

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    Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing on Oct. 3 for Mann Act charges. Lawyers argue for a reduced sentence, citing prison hardships, business losses and family impact.

  2. WMUR

    Sean Diddy Combs faces Oct. 3 sentencing (opens WMUR)

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    Sean Diddy Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction on prostitution-related charges.

  3. WHDH Boston

    Defense tells judge Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has served enough time behind bars - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs urged a New York federal judge Monday to sentence him early next month to

  4. New York Post

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs asks for release on time served on prostitution conviction (opens New York Post)

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    Sean "Diddy" Combs wants to be sprung from jail on time served when he's sentenced next month for setting up baby-oil-fueled sex romps with escorts who traveled across state lines.

  5. Local News 8

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs family and friends plead for his release ahead of sentencing (opens Local News 8)

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    By Lauren del Valle, CNN New York (CNN) — Family, friends, former employees and business associates of Sean “Diddy” Combs submitted more than 70 letters asking a federal judge for leniency ahead of his sentencing next week.

  6. CBS News

    Sean "Diddy" Combs has served enough time behind bars where he (opens CBS News)

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    Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.

  7. Insider

    Diddy cites his 'extraordinary life' in long shot bid for freedom next month (opens Insider)

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    Sean "Diddy" Combs is hoping to be sprung at next month's sentencing. A Manhattan jury convicted the hip-hop mogul of 2 prostitution-related counts.

  8. New Hampshire Union Leader

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lawyers request sentence of time served to start ‘next chapter of his extraordinary life’ (opens New Hampshire Union Leader)

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    Convicted rap mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has asked a federal judge to impose a term of no more than 14 months behind bars when he’s sentenced next month, arguing he’s

  9. Forbes

    Rapper Yung Miami Urges Judge To Let Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Out Of Jail (opens Forbes)

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    Combs’ sentencing on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution is scheduled for next Friday, Oct. 3.

  10. CNN

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs family and friends plead for his for release ahead of sentencing (opens CNN)

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    Family, friends, former employees and business associates of Sean “Diddy” Combs submitted more than 70 letters asking a federal judge for leniency ahead of his sentencing next week.

  11. ABC 17 Mid-Missouri

    Judge to rule ‘very shortly’ on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid to vacate his conviction or grant a new trial (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)

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    By Lauren del Valle (CNN) — The judge overseeing the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs did not immediately rule on his request to vacate his conviction on prostitution-related charges or his bid for a new trial.

  12. CNN

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns to court a week before he faces sentencing (opens CNN)

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    Sean “Diddy” Combs returns to court Thursday for a hearing on his defense motion to vacate his conviction or set a new trial on the prostitution-related charges a jury convicted him on in July.

  13. FOX 5 New York

    Diddy returns to court a week before he faces sentencing l Here's what could happen (opens FOX 5 New York)

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    Sean "Diddy" Combs returns to court for a hearing that could help decide how long the Grammy-winning producer will stay in prison.

  14. WTOP Washington DC

    Judge plans speedy ruling on whether charges can be dropped against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — A federal judge said Thursday he’ll rule “very shortly” whether to toss out two prostitution-related charges that Sean “Diddy” Combs was…

  15. CBS News

    Sean "Diddy" Combs returning to court for hearing that could help determine how long he (opens CBS News)

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    Sean "Diddy" Combs will return to court Thursday, one week before he is scheduled to be sentenced for his July conviction on two prostitution-related charges.

  16. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs due back in court for hearing ahead of sentencing next week (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is back in a Lower Manhattan courtroom for the first time since his high stakes trial wrapped up with a split verdict.

  17. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Judge to rule ‘very shortly’ on Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ bid to vacate his conviction or grant a new trial | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    By Lauren del Valle (CNN) — The judge overseeing the criminal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs did not immediately rule on his request to vacate his

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