Second Circuit Grills Both Sides on Acquitted-Conduct Sentencing in Combs AppealMay 17, 2026Legal NewsThe Second Circuit heard nearly two hours of argument in Sean Combs' Mann Act sentencing appeal, pressing both sides on whether acquitted conduct was improperly weighed.
Second Circuit Presses Both Sides on Acquitted-Conduct Sentencing in Combs AppealMay 16, 2026Legal NewsThe Second Circuit grilled prosecutors and defense counsel April 9 over whether Sean Combs's 50-month Mann Act sentence improperly relied on acquitted racketeering and sex trafficking conduct.
Second Circuit Hears Combs Appeal Over Acquitted-Conduct SentencingMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit heard oral arguments April 9 in Sean Combs' appeal of a 50-month sentence, centering on whether acquitted conduct was improperly considered.
Second Circuit Grills Both Sides Over Combs Acquitted-Conduct SentenceMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyThe Second Circuit heard oral arguments in Sean Combs' appeal of his 50-month Mann Act sentence, focusing on whether acquitted conduct was improperly used.
Sean Combs Defamation Suit Against NBCUniversal DismissedMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA New York judge dismissed Sean Combs' $100 million defamation suit against NBCUniversal, ruling his reputation was already destroyed before the Peacock documentary aired.
Second Circuit Hears Combs Appeal on Acquitted-Conduct Sentencing EnhancementMay 15, 2026Legal NewsThe Second Circuit heard oral arguments April 9 in Sean Combs' appeal of his 50-month Mann Act sentence, spotlighting the contested use of acquitted conduct in federal sentencing.
Second Circuit Presses Both Sides in Sean Combs Sentencing AppealMay 14, 2026Legal NewsA Second Circuit panel challenged prosecutors and defense counsel at oral argument over Sean Combs's 50-month Mann Act sentence and acquitted-conduct enhancements.