Judge sentences Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs to four years in prison

A federal judge handed music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs a 50 month prison sentence, following his conviction on transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs addressed the judge directly, begging him for mercy. The judge told Combs, “this is hard time in prison away from your family but you will have a life afterwards.” NBC News’ Chloe Melas reports.

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