**Sean “Diddy” Combs Returns to Court Ahead of Sentencing Hearing**

*FILE – Sean Combs arrives at the Pre-Grammy Gala And Salute To Industry Icons at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, Jan. 25, 2020, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Mark Von Holden/Invision/AP, File)*

NEW YORK — A smiling Sean “Diddy” Combs waved to supporters as he returned to court Thursday for a hearing that could influence the length of his prison sentence.

Judge Arun Subramanian began listening to arguments from lawyers on legal points that could help determine the sentence for the Grammy-winning producer and Bad Boy Records founder. Combs was convicted of prostitution-related charges in July.

At 55 years old, Combs will have been jailed for nearly 13 months by the time he is sentenced on October 3. His lawyers argue he should receive a sentence of no more than 14 months in prison. With credit for good behavior, they contend this would mean he could be released immediately.

On the other hand, prosecutors have stated they believe Combs should serve several more years behind bars. However, they will not submit their formal sentencing recommendations to the judge until next week.

Judge Subramanian appears inclined toward a substantial prison term, having twice denied bail since the jury’s verdict citing Combs’ history of violence.

Combs was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges that could have resulted in a life sentence. However, he was convicted of arranging interstate travel for individuals engaged in prostitution.

Prosecutors noted that Combs arranged paid sexual encounters between male sex workers and his girlfriends. Some of these women testified about experiencing physical abuse, including being beaten, kicked, and choked by Combs.

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