Sean Combs, a rapper and record director, made headlines when he purchased $21.1 million in 2018 for Kerry James Marshall’s paintings, sentenced Friday to 50 months or 4 years and 2 months in federal court. He was also fined $500,000, the maximum amount allowed by law.
The rapper, also named after Diddy, was accused of alleged singing, sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution. He was acquitted for blackmail and sex trafficking charges, but he was convicted on two counts of transport of prostitution, with a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Throughout the trial that began in May, Combs maintained his innocence in the testimony of his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who claimed to have suffered physical and sexual abuse over the years. Combs was also charged with abuse and sexual assault by an anonymous former employee.
The sentencing hearing lasted Friday, with prosecutors, Comms’ defense team, his six adult children and combs all testifying. Prosecutor Christy Slavik said Combs was “a master puppet of his own image” and asked the judge not to believe that the combs were a changeable man, while Marc Agnifilo, who led Combs’ defensive team, said: “It’s just that this man is a devastating, destructive case at the biggest stage,” said Marc Agnifilo, who leads Combs’ defensive team. New York Times.
In his 12-minute statement, the comb called his behavior “disgusting, shameful and disgusting.” Say he “only myself, no one.” And beg the judge for “mercy”. era. He apologized to Ventura, then concluded his statement, saying, “Whatever anyone says, I know I’m really sorry for it.”
Before the verdict was issued, Judge Arun Subramanian of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York said: “In this case, the history of good work cannot wash away records, which shows that you have abused your power and control over the lives of women you claim to love,” said Judge Arun Subramanian of the U.S. District Court in the Southern District of New York. era.
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Combs has been reportedly widely an art collector, although it is unclear what role Marshall plays in his stake. However, the series may not be longer. Reports earlier this year mentioned that the Justice Department intends to seize his assets if convicted of sexual trafficking.
His purchase of Marshall paintings at Sotheby’s in 2018 was considered a major purchase. Record producer and art collector Swizz Beatz tells Artnews The comb has been acquired according to his request.
The comb bought the painting with the title Past time (1997), when Marshall’s auction record was set, making him the most expensive African-American artist. Now, the work is included in the retrospective exhibition of the Royal Marshall Academy of Arts in London, Walter notes that the painting was held in a private collection without its owner being designated.
The remaining tips Combs collection content is through Artnet News The 2024 report says he owns neon sculptures by Tracey Emin, as well as works by sculptors Brett Murray and Creative Studio Random International Rain room.
