Judge Mathis on Diddy Getting 50 Months: I'm Surprised it Wasn't More! (Part 1)

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Judge Greg Mathis weighed in on Sean “Diddy” Combs’s 50-month prison sentence. While prosecutors initially sought an 11-year sentence, the judge ultimately handed down just over four years. Judge Mathis expressed surprise, saying, “I thought he was going to bring the hammer down a little harder.”

Mathis criticized the defense for not emphasizing Diddy’s bipolar disorder during sentencing, arguing that acknowledging and treating mental illness should be part of rehabilitation. He stressed the importance of mandatory treatment programs, warning that without them, recidivism is likely. The sentence includes a $500,000 fine, the maximum allowed. The judge also considered Diddy’s immense resources, which allegedly enabled his crimes. Mathis noted the rapper’s emotional courtroom moment, describing it as a spiritual appeal for strength. He further suggested Diddy’s planned speaking engagement may have negatively impacted the sentence.