The trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been one of the most talked-about cases of the year. After multiple weeks of testimony and evidence presented in a Manhattan federal court, Diddy has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison, along with a fine of $500,000. In this case, Judge, Arun Subramanian, an Indian-origin judge who announced the sentence, came into the spotlight in court for his comments. Here’s everything to know about him and what he said during Diddy’s trial.
Who is Indian-origin judge, Arun Subramanian?
Arun Subramanian was born in Pittsburgh in 1979 to Indian immigrant parents. In 2022, he made history as the first South Asian to be appointed as a federal judge in Manhattan, following his nomination by President Joe Biden. Arun holds a degree in Computer Science and English from Case Western Reserve University. Later, he earned a law degree from Columbia Law School, where he was recognized as an outstanding scholar.
