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