Diddy Plans to Allocute During His Friday Sentencing

Sean "Diddy" Combs' sentencing is set for Friday, and as the clock ticks down, Combs' former girlfriend is again challenging the narrative laid out by prosecutors. Virginia Huynh sent a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian stating she was not sex trafficked, directly disputing what prosecutors have asserted. Huynh wrote that she "did not engage in prostitution with him or others" and said that when meeting with prosecutors prior to the trial, she felt "pressured to feel like a victim. I told them I was not but they insisted that I was, even when I expressed my truth otherwise." She asked that Combs be released to his family.

Prosecutors had intended to call Huynh—dubbed "Victim 3" in their indictment and referred to as "Gina" in the trial—as a witness, but ultimately said they couldn't reach her, reports ABC News. Prosecutor Christy Slavik in June described "Gina" as "a main character in this trial ... though she will not be testifying." Following Combs' August conviction, Huynh write a letter that similarly asked that Combs be released.

ABC News notes her new letter is one of several letters of support from former employees, friends, and associates provided by Combs legal team; jailed Chinese billionaire Miles Guo and the mother of a former inmate both praised Combs' character and mentorship behind bars. Those assertions are countered by letters from others who seek to have Combs remain behind bars. NPR reports star witness Cassie Ventura wrote, "I remain very much afraid of what he is capable of and the malice he undoubtedly harbors towards me for having the bravery to tell the truth."

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Combs, found guilty in July of transporting women for prostitution but acquitted on the more severe racketeering and sex trafficking charges, has remained in custody since September 2024. Prosecutors are seeking an 11-year sentence, while Combs' attorneys argue for 14 months—essentially, time served. Combs is expected to address the court at sentencing and "allocute in the most dignified and respectful fashion possible," per a court filing. NPR explains that "allocution statements are typically an opportunity for defendants to express remorse in an effort to mitigate their sentences."