Following an extensive trial, the jurors reached determinations and resolved that Sean “Diddy” Combs is...
American music tycoon, Sean ‘P. Diddy’ Combs, could not conceal his joy after the jury in his sex trafficking and racketeering trial adjudicated him guilty on merely two of five counts.
Diddy raised his fist triumphantly and expressed “thank you” to the jurors as they affirmed their decision.
The rapper and hip-hop entrepreneur was convicted on two counts of transportation to facilitate prostitution associated with his former partner, Cassie Ventura, as well as an unidentified individual referred to as “Jane. ”
Following an extensive trial, the jurors reached determinations and resolved that Sean “Diddy” Combs is:
a) Not guilty of Count 1: Racketeering conspiracy
b) Not guilty of Count 2: Sex trafficking of Cassie Ventura
c) Guilty of Count 3: Transportation for prostitution of Cassie and others
d) Not guilty of Count 4: Sex trafficking of Jane [Jane, who was in a relationship with Diddy from early 2021 until his arrest in 2024, testified under a pseudonym. ]
e) Guilty of Count 5: Transportation for prostitution of Jane and others
Sean “P. Diddy” Combs will “rest easily” after Tuesday's verdict, according to one of his attorneys.
The rapper was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, with each count carrying a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison. He was acquitted of the more severe charges - racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking - which could have resulted in a lifetime incarceration.
His lawyers sought his release on a $1 million bail, but Judge Arun Subramanian denied that request, indicating that Diddy will continue to be detained as he anticipates sentencing. Speaking outside the Manhattan courtroom following yesterday's hearing, attorney Anna Estevao characterized the decision as a "significant victory" for the hip-hop magnate despite his bail being denied.
