A verdict has been reached in the Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, which took place for several weeks leading up to Wednesday (July 2).
The 55-year-old music mogul was arrested in 2024 for alleged sex trafficking, prostitution, racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, as well as transportation to engage in prostitution.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Keep reading to find out what the jury decided…
Diddy was found not guilty on count one, racketeering conspiracy. He was found not guilty of count two, the sex trafficking of ex Cassie. He was found guilty on count three, the Mann Act transportation of Cassie. He was found not guilty of count 4, the sex trafficking of former girlfriend “Jane.” He was found guilty of count 5, the Mann Act transportation of former girlfriend “Jane.”
The defense won three acquittals, saying Diddy was only guilty of the Mann Act transportation of his former girlfriends. He was found not guilty of running a criminal enterprise and two counts of sex trafficking.
The Mann Act is a US federal law that prohibits the transportation of individuals across state or international borders for prostitution.
U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian addressed the jury regarding the press surrounding the trial.
He advised the group that members of the media will want to speak to them, but they are free to refuse interviews. He also asked the media to refrain from asking jurors about their specific deliberations.
What happens in the jury room, stays in the jury room, he added, per NBC News.
Diddy‘s attorney Marc Agnifilo asked the court to release him from federal detention, where he has been for nearly a year. Because he is longer charged with sex trafficking, the lawyer asked that Diddy be released on conditions to his home in Miami and offered a $1 million bond.
The government told the judge that he should remain in jail until sentencing.
How much time could he serve in jail?
Prosecutor Maurene Comey said the government will seek a 20-year maximum for Diddy.
The judge granted prosecutors a few hours to write a letter stating their case to deny Diddy bail based on the Mann Act conviction.
The judge agreed to take submissions on the matter from both the government and defense at 1 p.m. ET.
Diddy was on his knees in the courtroom with his head down in a chair, seemingly praying after avoiding life in prison. His family stood in the background, clapping and cheering while the defense attorneys hugged each other, and Diddy hugged lawyer Brian Steel, per NBC’s reporters in the courtroom.
This story is still updating…
