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Sean Combs at CAnnes Film Festival in 2012. Photo credit: Nikeush<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Sean \u201cDiddy\u201d Combs has been found guilty on two charges related to prostitution but was acquitted of the more serious allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering.<\/p>\n

An AP News article stated that the verdict was reached after approximately 13 and a half hours of deliberation over three days.<\/p>\n

Combs, aged 55, faced multiple charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation for the purpose of prostitution. The widely-watched trial began with jury selection on May 12, 2025.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors had previously dropped certain charges, such as attempted arson and kidnapping, to focus on the racketeering conspiracy.<\/p>\n

The article also reports that while the conviction on the prostitution-related counts could result in a prison sentence of up to ten years, the jury\u2019s decision spared him from the more severe charges that could have led to life imprisonment.<\/p>\n

The outcome of the case leaves the future of Combs\u2019s career uncertain, likely ending his roles as a music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador, and reality television personality, stated AP News.<\/p>\n

The judge has indicated that he will need additional time to decide whether to grant Combs bail. Prosecutors have announced plans to pursue incarceration for Combs, given the conviction on the two counts.<\/p>\n

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