P “Diddy” Is Not Guilty
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking but found guilty of two lesser counts of transportation to engage in prostitution relating to Casandra Ventura and a woman named only as “Jane.”
Here is a summary of the key moments of the day:
A jury of eight men and four women returned their verdict on all five counts in the case on Wednesday, after being told to keep deliberating following a partial verdict on Tuesday.
They found Combs NOT GUILTY of racketeering conspiracy; NOT GUILTY of the sex trafficking of Casandra Ventura; NOT GUILTY of the sex trafficking of “Jane”;
GUILTY of the transportation to engage in prostitution, related to Casandra Ventura and GUILTY of the transportation to engage in prostitution related to “Jane”.
Combs faces up to 20 years in prison for the two charges he’s been convicted of.
The prosecution said it would seek the maximum sentence. Each count carries up to 10 years.
The defense has asked the court that Combs be released from federal detention after being held since September 2024.
Family and fans of the music mogul embraced in the courtroom. One friend said the verdict moved him to tears.
Combs himself was seen kneeling on the ground with his head and arms on his seat after the verdict.
“I’m gonna be home soon,”
Combs said, smiling and clasping his hands.
“I love you. Thank you, I love you.”
The streets outside the courtroom in lower Manhattan were packed with supporters and critics of the star.
NYPD officers put up barricades as the crowd was expected to keep growing throughout the day.
The judge, Arun Subramanian, adjourned court until 5pm ET while he decides whether to release Combs on bail. There is no date yet for sentencing.
The attorney for Cassie Ventura, Doug Wigdor, said outside the courthouse that his team is pleased that Sean “Diddy” Combs has “finally been held accountable”.
“Of course, we would have liked to have seen a conviction on the sex crimes and Rico, but we understand that ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ is a high standard,”
he said.
“We’re just pleased he still faces substantial jail time.”
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