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Diddy Faces Mixed Verdict in High-Profile Trial: Guilty of Prostitution Charges But Acquitted of Sex Trafficking

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A jury in New York has delivered a mixed verdict in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, finding him guilty of certain prostitution-related offenses while acquitting him of more serious charges. The verdict came after a lengthy deliberation period of 13 hours spanning three days by a 12-member panel consisting of eight men and four women. While the jury determined Combs was guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution—each carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years—they acquitted him on two counts of sex trafficking, which would have mandated a minimum prison sentence … Read more

Diddy’s Legal Rollercoaster: Acquitted of Racketeering, But Sentencing Looms with Bail Denied

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Sean “Diddy” Combs faced a significant legal development in New York earlier this week as a judge denied bail following his acquittal on racketeering charges. The ruling comes as Combs prepares for sentencing on separate charges of domestic violence stemming from a separate incident involving his former partner, Cassie Ventura. Combs was found not guilty of racketeering by the jury in a case that had garnered widespread media attention. Despite the favorable verdict on those charges, Judge St. George ordered that Combs remain in custody until his upcoming sentencing. The judge emphasized the seriousness of … Read more

Mixed Verdict in Diddy’s Trial: Rapper Acquitted of Major Charges but Holds Onto Legal Battle

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Jurors in New York reached a mixed verdict on Wednesday in the federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, exonerating the musician on three of the most serious charges against him. After deliberating for 13 hours over three days, the jury convicted Combs of two lesser charges related to his transportation of women for prostitution, while acquitting him on allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. The verdict comes towards the end of a seven-week trial that illuminated disturbing details about Combs’ behavior, including numerous accounts of abuse from former partners and employees. Following the verdict, … Read more

Verdict in Controversial Case: Karen Read Acquitted of Murder Charges in Tragic Boston Incident

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BOSTON — A jury acquitted Karen Read on charges of second-degree murder concerning the death of her boyfriend, John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer. The verdict was delivered on June 21, 2025, as the courtroom was filled with anticipation regarding the outcome of the emotionally charged trial. Read, 45, faced allegations of having struck O’Keefe, 46, with her SUV and subsequently leaving him to succumb to the cold in a snow-covered area in 2022. The prosecution argued that Read’s actions amounted to criminal negligence, asserting she should have called for help rather than abandoning him. … Read more