They opposed Combs’ request this week to be released on $50 million bail while he awaits an Oct. 3 sentencing.

When Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on only two of the lesser charges he faced, many assumed he'd receive a light sentence, or possibly avoid jail altogether. But now, federal prosecutors say they expect a prison sentence "substantially higher" than the four to five years they originally anticipated.

Prosecutors said they now expect music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs could face a prison sentence 'substantially higher' than the four to five years they once thought.