Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of most serious counts
CNN
Jurors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial acquitted him of the most serious charges — racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking — but found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Follow for live updates.
• Mixed verdict: Jurors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial acquitted him of the most serious charges — racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking — but found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. • Sentencing outlook: Combs could receive a prison sentence of up to 20 years — the maximum is 10 for each of the transportation counts. If he had been convicted of any of the other counts, the 55-year-old could have faced up to life in prison. • Possible interim release: The defense has asked that Combs be released while he awaits sentencing — a request the prosecution opposed. The judge said he’ll make a decision after the sides submit letters at 1 p.m. ET. • Combs’ reaction: After the verdict, Combs faced the courtroom gallery and clapped, and his family and friends erupted into applause. Cassie Ventura’s lawyer Douglas Wigdor told CNN following the verdict in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy trial that “there was a lot of mixed emotions in that courtroom” this morning as the verdict was read. Widgor added that while this is “not the exact outcome that we wanted,” he and Ventura are grateful to the jury for finding Combs guilty the two counts.
