Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers are requesting a 14-month sentence for his prostitution-related convictions, hoping for near-immediate release. They argued in a court filing that his already substantial punishment, including a year in a notorious jail, the destruction of his career and reputation, and the devastating impact on his family, warrants leniency. The defense highlighted Combs's sobriety, contributions to fellow inmates, and the jury's acquittal on more serious charges. Prosecutors plan to push for a significantly longer sentence at the October 3rd hearing. Combs' lawyers claim a plea deal offering a 25-year sentence was unreasonably harsh, given his acquittal on the more serious counts.

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