Sean "Diddy" Combs faces up to 20 years in prison after being convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution, though the hip-hop mogul avoided more severe sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The verdict caps an eight-week trial featuring explosive testimony from 34 witnesses, including ex-partner Cassie Ventura.
- Jury acquitted Combs on 3 major charges (sex trafficking x2, racketeering)
- The guilty verdicts relate to incidents involving two women, including his former partner, Cassie Ventura, and another identified as “Jane”.
- Combs faces up to 10 years in prison for each count of transportation to engage in prostitution.
- He was not found guilty of sex trafficking or racketeering, which carried potential life sentences.
- The trial included testimony from numerous witnesses and evidence of Combs paying for travel and hotel bookings for escorts and the women involved.
While the conviction marks a fall from grace for the Bad Boy founder, the avoided trafficking charges leave lingering questions about justice for accusers. The case exposes how wealth and fame intersect with accountability in America's legal system.
Sources: Variety, BBC, Federal Court Records
