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The jury in the trial of musician Sean "Diddy" Combs rendered a verdict on Wednesday of not guilty on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering while finding him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs could face a maximum of 20 years in prison.

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The jury in the trial of musician Sean "Diddy" Combs rendered a verdict on Wednesday of not guilty on  charges of sex trafficking and racketeering while finding him guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs could face a maximum of 20 years in prison.

Combs faced five federal charges, with the racketeering charge carrying a potential life sentence and required proving Combs operated a criminal enterprise committing at least two predicate crimes. The convictions are for interstate prostitution offenses against former girlfriends Cassie Ventura and the pseudonymous "Jane."

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Combs faced five federal charges, with the racketeering charge carrying a potential life sentence and required proving Combs operated a criminal enterprise committing at least two predicate crimes. The convictions are for interstate prostitution offenses against former girlfriends Cassie Ventura and the pseudonymous "Jane."

The trial featured testimony from over 30 witnesses, including Ventura and "Jane" who described alleged abuse and coerced participation in drug-fueled sex sessions called "freak-offs." Prosecutors argued Combs used violence, threats and financial control to force compliance with his demands.

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The trial featured testimony from over 30 witnesses, including Ventura and "Jane" who described alleged abuse and coerced participation in drug-fueled sex sessions called "freak-offs." Prosecutors argued Combs used violence, threats and financial control to force compliance with his demands.

Defense attorneys acknowledged domestic violence occurred but argued the relationships were consensual. Lead defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo characterized Combs as a "successful Black entrepreneur" whose private conduct was being criminalized by the government.

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Defense attorneys acknowledged domestic violence occurred but argued the relationships were consensual. Lead defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo characterized Combs as a "successful Black entrepreneur" whose private conduct was being criminalized by the government.

After his conviction, Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs bail, saying detention for Mann Act offenses was "mandatory." The defense had offered a $1 million bond package so Combs could see his family, while the prosecution argued that he was still a danger to others and a flight risk.

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After his conviction, Judge Arun Subramanian denied Combs bail, saying detention for Mann Act offenses was "mandatory." The defense had offered a $1 million bond package so Combs could see his family, while the prosecution argued that he was still a danger to others and a flight risk.

Combs has served 10 months in jail since his indictment, while the judge has proposed a sentencing date in October with the defense requesting an expedited schedule. The prosecution has said that they will seek a sentence for Combs between four and five years.

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Combs has served 10 months in jail since his indictment, while the judge has proposed a sentencing date in October with the defense requesting an expedited schedule. The prosecution has said that they will seek a sentence for Combs between four and five years.

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The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial reached a partial verdict Tuesday, deciding on four of five charges but remaining deadlocked on the racketeering conspiracy count. Judge Arun Subramanian ordered jurors to continue deliberating Wednesday.

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The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial reached a partial verdict Tuesday, deciding on four of five charges but remaining deadlocked on the racketeering conspiracy count. Judge Arun Subramanian ordered jurors to continue deliberating Wednesday.

Combs faces five federal charges including racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The racketeering charge carries a potential life sentence and requires proving Combs operated a criminal enterprise committing at least two predicate crimes.</span

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Combs faces five federal charges including racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The racketeering charge carries a potential life sentence and requires proving Combs operated a criminal enterprise committing at least two predicate crimes.

The seven-week trial featured testimony from over 30 witnesses, including former girlfriends Cassie Ventura and "Jane" who described alleged abuse and coerced participation in drug-fueled sex sessions called "freak-offs." Prosecutors argued Combs used violence, threats and financial control to force compliance with his demands.</span

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The seven-week trial featured testimony from over 30 witnesses, including former girlfriends Cassie Ventura and "Jane" who described alleged abuse and coerced participation in drug-fueled sex sessions called "freak-offs." Prosecutors argued Combs used violence, threats and financial control to force compliance with his demands.

Defense attorneys acknowledged domestic violence occurred but argued the relationships were consensual and prosecutors failed to prove sex trafficking or racketeering charges. Lead defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo characterized Combs as a "successful Black entrepreneur" whose private conduct was being criminalized by the government.</span

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Defense attorneys acknowledged domestic violence occurred but argued the relationships were consensual and prosecutors failed to prove sex trafficking or racketeering charges. Lead defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo characterized Combs as a "successful Black entrepreneur" whose private conduct was being criminalized by the government.

The jury requested to review specific testimony about a 2016 hotel assault captured on surveillance video showing Combs attacking Ventura in a hallway. They also sought testimony about incidents at the Cannes Film Festival and encounters with male escorts during the alleged "freak-offs.".</span

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The jury requested to review specific testimony about a 2016 hotel assault captured on surveillance video showing Combs attacking Ventura in a hallway. They also sought testimony about incidents at the Cannes Film Festival and encounters with male escorts during the alleged "freak-offs.".

Combs appeared visibly distressed in court as his legal team surrounded him following the partial verdict announcement. The 55-year-old rapper chose not to testify in his defense and could face 15 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges when deliberations resume Wednesday.</span

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Combs appeared visibly distressed in court as his legal team surrounded him following the partial verdict announcement. The 55-year-old rapper chose not to testify in his defense and could face 15 years to life in prison if convicted on all charges when deliberations resume Wednesday.

This partial verdict shows the prosecution's case is falling apart on the most serious charge. The government threw everything at Combs but couldn't prove he ran a criminal enterprise - just consensual adult relationships that got messy. The jury's deadlock on racketeering proves reasonable doubt exists about these overblown federal charges. This case is not as cut and dry as the media is painting it out to be.

This partial verdict shows the prosecution's case is falling apart on the most serious charge. The government threw everything at Combs but couldn't prove he ran a criminal enterprise - just consensual adult relationships that got messy. The jury's deadlock on racketeering proves reasonable doubt exists about these overblown federal charges. This case is not as cut and dry as the media is painting it out to be.

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Four guilty verdicts demonstrate Combs' pattern of criminal behavior spanning decades. The racketeering deadlock doesn't erase the mountain of evidence showing systematic abuse and trafficking of vulnerable women. Justice is finally catching up to someone who thought wealth and power made him untouchable.

Four guilty verdicts demonstrate Combs' pattern of criminal behavior spanning decades. The racketeering deadlock doesn't erase the mountain of evidence showing systematic abuse and trafficking of vulnerable women. Justice is finally catching up to someone who thought wealth and power made him untouchable.

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Jury reaches partial verdict in Diddy sex trafficking trial, but remains deadlocked on one charge

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This verdict is a vindication of one of music's most successful men. While his behavior might have been repugnant, it was not criminal in the most serious allegations. This goes to show the gap between trial-by-media and the reality of the facts of this case, which clearly favored Combs and his innocence in spite of the mob that ignored all facts and reason.

This verdict is a vindication of one of music's most successful men. While his behavior might have been repugnant, it was not criminal in the most serious allegations. This goes to show the gap between trial-by-media and the reality of the facts of this case, which clearly favored Combs and his innocence in spite of the mob that ignored all facts and reason.

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While this is no doubt a disappointing verdict for Ventura and other victims, the reality is that this trial revealed that Combs was violent with women and shined a light on the darkness that lurks in the entertainment world. Combs will forever have to bear the weight of his offenses, as this trial will hopefully encourage more victims to come forward and share their stories.

While this is no doubt a disappointing verdict for Ventura and other victims, the reality is that this trial revealed that Combs was violent with women and shined a light on the darkness that lurks in the entertainment world. Combs will forever have to bear the weight of his offenses, as this trial will hopefully encourage more victims to come forward and share their stories.

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