Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty on two out of five counts in his high-profile sex-trafficking trial, but acquitted of the most serious charge of racketeering.
After more than 12 hours of deliberations on Monday and Tuesday, the jury informed Judge Arun Subramanian that it was in agreement over four of the five counts – two each of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
However, the eight men and four women on the jury said there were members “with unpersuadable opinions on both sides” concerning the final, most serious charge: racketeering conspiracy.
After around an hour of further deliberation on Wednesday morning, jurors informed the court that they had reached a decision on the final count.
Combs was arrested in September 2024 as federal authorities alleged he threatened, abused, and coerced victims “to fulfill his sexual desires” between 2004 and 2024. He has denied any accusations of wrongdoing.
Combs faces up to life in prison if he is convicted on the RICO charge, another statutory minimum sentence of 15 years if found guilty of sex trafficking, while transportation to engage in prostitution typically carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
BREAKING: Sean “Diddy” Combs acquitted of sex-trafficking and racketeeringSean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty on only two counts.
Jurors found him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution.
However, he was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion.
Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 15:22
Diddy back in the courtroomSean “Diddy” Combs has entered the courtroom, after jurors announced they had reached a verdict on all counts.
Per CNN, he looked at his family, nodded his head and gave a small smile.
Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 15:15
Crowds swarm outside courtCrowds are swarming outside court, with some screaming, following reports that a verdict has been reached.
(Ariana Baio)Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 15:13
Scenes outside courtFrom Ariana Baio, outside court:
Crowds are rushing to the front of the courthouse.
People are screaming “verdict!”
Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 15:08
BREAKING: Jury reaches verdictJurors have reached a verdict in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs – after previously being deadlocked over the final racketeering charge.
Stand by.
Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 15:07
Diddy prays with his family before leaving court to await final verdictsBefore leaving the courtroom to wait for the final verdicts to be decided, Sean “Diddy” Combs prayed with his family.
“Stay strong,” he said, according to CNN, as they bowed their heads.
“God, please watch over my family,” he added, before asking that the jurors and his family be blessed.
Combs’ family replied “amen” and clapped, CNN reported.
Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 14:50
What is ‘racketeering conspiracy’ – the last thing jurors must decide on?Racketeering conspiracy – the final thing for jurors to decide on – carries potentially the highest sentence. But what is it?
The R.I.C.O. Act defines “racketeering activity” as any act or threat that involves different crimes like bribery, arson, extortion, kidnapping, and dealing in a controlled substance.
The Department of Justice website describes conspiracy as “two or more persons” who agree to commit a crime and take steps to further the plan.
The government has proposed 10 predicate acts – a specific crime that forms part of a larger criminal pattern – that support the R.I.C.O. count.
Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 14:45
Watch: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ family arrives at courtSean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ family arrives at court.mp4Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 14:35
Final deliberations in Diddy trial underwayThe final deliberations in trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs are officially underway.
Entering the courtroom on Wednesday morning, Combs hugged his attorneys and waved to people in the gallery.
His mother and sister are seated in the family section.
Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 14:29
Crowds disperse, now we waitFrom Ariana Baio outside court:
The crowds have considerably dispersed after Diddy’s family goes in.
Now all there’s left to do is wait…
Mike Bedigan2 July 2025 14:23
