Sean “Diddy" Combs, one of the most recognisable figures in hip-hop and global entertainment, has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison, alongside a $500,000 fine, after being convicted of transporting individuals across state lines for drug-fuelled sexual encounters. The ruling came from Judge Arun Subramanian, an Indian-origin federal judge in Manhattan, who presided over the trial.

The sentencing marks a dramatic fall from grace for the once-celebrated music mogul, who for decades symbolised wealth, fame and entrepreneurial success.

What do we know about the trial?

The sentencing followed a two-month trial that painted a disturbing picture of abuse and excess. Several women testified against Combs, alleging threats, blackmail, sexual assault and coercion into drug-la

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