Sean Combs Files Appeal Against Conviction and 4-Year Prison Sentence in Manhattan Federal Court
Sean Combs has officially begun the process of appealing his conviction and four-year prison sentence. The music mogul filed a formal notice of appeal on Monday, confirming his intention to challenge both the verdict and the length of his sentence. Sean Combs has filed a formal appeal to challenge his conviction and 50-month prison sentence, with detailed arguments expected soon. Jane Rosenberg/Reuters/Redux The two-page document, filed in Manhattan federal court, lists Alexandra A.E. Shapiro as Combs’ appellate attorney. The filing follows Shapiro’s earlier statement, made on the day of Combs’ sentencing on October 3, that the defense would pursue a court challenge. More detailed legal arguments explaining the grounds for the appeal will be submitted to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals in the coming weeks, where a three-judge panel will review the case. Combs, 55, has been in federal custody since his arrest last year. The Bad Boy Records founder, who built a...