Listen to the complete audio from the high-profile federal appeal of Sean “Diddy” Combs before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.Case: United States v. Combs, No. 25-2623
Argued: April 9, 2026
Panel: Judges William J. Nardini, Sarah A. Merriam, and M. Miller Baker (sitting by designation)
In this 2-hour oral argument, Combs’ attorney Alexandra A.E. Shapiro (Shapiro Arato Bach) challenges his convictions on two Mann Act counts (transportation to engage in prostitution) and argues that the district court improperly used acquitted conduct (from the racketeering and sex trafficking charges on which he was acquitted) to enhance his sentence under the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines. The government defends the sentencing as proper.
The panel described the case as an “exceptionally difficult” issue of first impression and reserved decision.
This is raw courtroom audio — no commentary, no edits. For educational and archival purposes.
Key Topics:
Use of acquitted conduct at sentencing
Interpretation of the 2024 U.S. Sentencing Commission guidelines
Respect for jury verdicts
Double jeopardy implications
This upload is not affiliated with the court or any party. Audio is in the public domain / obtained from official court recordings.
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