Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
The jury deliberated a little more than 13 hours.
Diddy and his team are seeing the verdicts as a ‘win.’
Breaking News: Sean Combs was convicted of transporting people for prostitution but acquitted of more serious sex-trafficking charges. Follow live. https://t.co/ISNiiEU48B
— The New York Times (@nytimes) July 2, 2025
From the New York Times:
Prosecutors had accused the famed producer of coercing two former girlfriends, Casandra Ventura and a woman who testified pseudonymously as “Jane,” into unwanted sex with male prostitutes, aided by a team of pliant employees.
Even with a partial conviction, the result is something of a victory for Mr. Combs, who faced a possible life sentence had he been convicted of other counts in the case.
He faces up to 20 years in prison on the two transportation for prostitution charges. Each of the counts carries up to 10 years in prison, but the final sentence will be up to a judge.
During deliberations, the jury sent several notes to the judge including one citing an issue with one juror, identified as No. 25, “who we are concerned cannot follow your honor’s instructions.”
The judge is now considering whether to release Diddy on bond, which the prosecutors oppose.
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking, guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. https://t.co/YU5DwmliKW pic.twitter.com/wYCtBfVKxT
— ABC News (@ABC) July 2, 2025
ABC News legal contributor Bernarda Villalona calls the split verdict in the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial a “slap in the face” for the alleged victims.
“This is going to deter victims from coming forward and telling their story.” https://t.co/Vsa1hBySUz pic.twitter.com/WrJZpoy0xU — ABC News (@ABC) July 2, 2025
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