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Sean “Diddy” Combs Found Not Guilty Of Sex-Trafficking And Racketeering, Convicted On Lesser Charges

Sean Combs has been convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but acquitted of the more serious charges against him, in one of the highest-profile criminal trials in recent memory. Combs, the music and fashion mogul and recording artist also known as Diddy and Puff Daddy, was found not guilty on two counts of sex-trafficking and one count of racketeering Wednesday in a federal courtroom in New York, the New York Times reports.

The jury, comprising eight men and four women, landed on a verdict Tuesday on all charges except racketeering. After deliberating since Monday, the jury announced around 4:05 p.m. Tuesday that regarding the racketeering charge, there were members “with unpersuadable opinions on both sides.” After sleeping on it, the jurors were able to come to a decision. Marc Agnifilo, Combs’ lead lawyer, has asked for his release now that he’s avoided conviction on the racketeering and sex-trafficking charges.

The verdict comes amidst a flurry of civil and federal cases against Combs alleging sexual misconduct, including a pattern of drugging and sexually assaulting women, as well as forcing women to participate in sex parties known as “freak-offs,” while using his massive business operation to coercively cover up his crimes. Combs was indicted in September 2024 after a federal raid on his homes in March 2024.

The public reckoning for Combs began in November 2023 with a lawsuit from Cassie Ventura, his former girlfriend and a recording artist on his Bad Boy record label. The suit was quickly settled, but it opened the floodgates for many more similar allegations against Combs. Ventura testified in the trial, addressing leaked footage of Combs physically assaulting her in a hotel room in 2016 among other disturbing recollections. Combs’ relationships with Ventura and another ex-girlfriend, who testified anonymously under the name “Jane,” were central to the case.

Kid Cudi also testified about Combs firebombing his car while he was dating Ventura. Dawn Richard, another former Bad Boy artist who has sued Combs for sexual abuse, was another celebrity witness who took the stand to testify against Combs.

https://www.stereogum.com/2313309/sean-diddy-combs-acquitted-of-sex-trafficking-and-racketeering-charges-convicted-on-two-counts-of-transportation-to-engage-in-prostitution/news/

The evidence seems damning on a moral level, Cassie’s video, the multiple lawsuits, and the consistent stories from different people make it hard to believe nothing happened. But legally, the bar for racketeering and sex-trafficking is high, and juries can’t just go off vibes. They need proof beyond reasonable doubt. The split verdict feels like they threaded the needle: they held him accountable where the evidence was clear but didn’t stretch to convict on charges that might’ve been shakier. Still, with all the civil cases and public backlash, this isn’t the end of Combs’ troubles.

Abi !!!


Where are those jubilating 😂😂😂

I know something like this will happen the day KANYE WEST pulled up for him

IF THE LESSER CHARGE IS INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION TO ENGAGE IN PROSTITUTION THEN AMERICA AS A COUNTRY SHOUD BE DIVIDED LIKE AFRICA INTO MULTIPLE COUNTRIES.


THAT LESSER CHARGE WILL BE QUASHED AT APPEAL

Ok o

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Please take a moment to write a quality post with at least 40 characters.
This will make the forum more interesting for everyone.

I said it. Na so e go turn out. Na wao. This life no balance at

Cutezt:
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Copy ad paste of anything you see just to book space 😆😆😆😆

It's good to hear that at least one offence has been ruled out of his multiple accusations

All those who testified against him, he is coming for you. Run oooooo

Cutezt:
How na

Because the police and FBI said you did something. Doesn't mean you did it or that they can prove that you did it

God save him.
He won't be spending long time behind bar like his colleague Robert Kelly.
Now the life of all those that testify against him will be under constant threat..

Thank you Jesus hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

This life just try get money, no matter what just try.. e get why

All those that trolled and testified against him will run into hiding no Diddy


Don't attempt to post censored words by misspelling them.

So let's await the sentence

davies:
God save him.
He won't be spending long time behind bar like his colleague Robert Kelly.
Now the life of all those that testify against him will be under constant threat..

He still has other lawsuits against him including underage sex like Kelly

Good for him.

Omor the way that gender be looking for how to drag man to the mud eh.

If you're a man have self control, few minutes enjoyment (I no even see enjoyment wey dey there aside stress and drain wey e dey drain man) can lead you into serious trouble

I talk am.

People simply condemn the man for nothing.

Yes, he's a freak....so what?

Is it a crime?

Why ? I thought there was enough evidence against him. Ooooooooooooom!

Let's go!!!! Big shame on the American black community, they mocked that man much more than the whites!

Everywhere, it's diddy oil jokes, as if the baby oil itself was a crime. Anyways, I hope he gets wiser and stops gallivanting about!

Cutezt:
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Huh what is this?? Spell words correctly No be every body go school.... Who are the moderators sef.... It's only lalatiscal I know.... So putting out a list will be appreciated...

The powers that be have come through for him this time. There are other cases files in various states and federal courts anyway.we are watching this space

Money controls the judiciary worldwide

It's really debilitating that this kind of verdict can be taken despite all clear evidences.

Diddy did it with the forty words character shiiiiiiii

If court dey online people go jus dey go prison like someone going to Mushin Market...



Imagine after all the series of Movie the Fall of Diddy the that....

FROM THE GET GO, I KNEWS CASSIE WAS LYING.


IT IS VERY HARD FOR YOU TO SPEND 12 YEARS DISTURBING DIDDY AND KIM EVEN GOING ON HOLIDAY WITH HIS FAMILY.



AS SOON AS KIM DIES, NOW U LEAVE, NBOT JUST DAT, U DESTROY EVERYTHING SHE HELP BUILD FROM DAY 1.


IT IS A VERY GOOD LESSON FOR PLAYAS.


U GOT TO SEPARATE THE TWO AND BE COLD ABOUT IT, OTHERWISE THE SIDE PIECE WILL BRING THE HOUSE DOWN.

Actually, this is good to know. I wish R-Kelly had same luck. I love both men like crazy. They made our childhood memorable

Bovis:
Sean “Diddy” Combs Found Not Guilty Of Sex-Trafficking And Racketeering, Convicted On Lesser Charges

https://www.stereogum.com/2313309/sean-diddy-combs-acquitted-of-sex-trafficking-and-racketeering-charges-convicted-on-two-counts-of-transportation-to-engage-in-prostitution/news/

I'm not surprised. I saw it coming...when you roll with the big doggs u don't bark anyhow you like.

Mynd44:
Because the police and FBI said you did something. Doesn't mean you did it or that they can prove that you did it

Aside Venturra, the other witnesses just wanted to use the case to cash out

Diddy should be extremely careful going forward

Up to 10 years.

Mogbeeeeeee.


Chimoooo.

Chaiiiiiii

davies:
God save him.
He won't be spending long time behind bar like his colleague Robert Kelly.
Now the life of all those that testify against him will be under constant threat..

I don't think their lives will be in any serious danger. Diddy will be keen to avoid future trouble and would want to show he is a nice innocent guy. But for him mind he go dey look them bad eye sha