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Cassie, 50 Cent And More Major Reactions To Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Verdict
- On July 2, 2025, a New York jury found Sean "Diddy" Combs guilty on two federal charges related to facilitating prostitution, while acquitting him on the sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy allegations.
- The conviction followed a seven-week federal trial that stemmed from Cassie Ventura's November 2023 civil complaint alleging rape and abuse during an 11-year relationship with Combs.
- Ventura testified for several days describing assault, psychological abuse, and trafficking linked to Combs' "freak off" parties, supported by a 2016 surveillance video showing Combs assaulting her in a hotel hallway.
- Experts explained that the jury did not find sufficient evidence to establish that force, fraud, or coercion occurred, which are essential elements to prove sex trafficking, leading some advocates to interpret the verdict as a partial loss.
- Combs now awaits sentencing with a maximum of 20 years for the prostitution convictions, while Ventura's attorney and women's groups pledged to continue advocating for survivors despite mixed trial results.
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Popstars comment on the verdict against Sean »Diddy« Combs. Kesha is solidarity with ex-girlfriend Cassie. 50 cents compares his rival to a mafia boss. A rapper is happy about a »big day for the hip hop«.
Several artists testified of their surprise or anger after the acquittal of the famous music producer for sexual trafficking and criminal association.
The U.S. rapper and once powerful music producer Sean "Diddy" Combs is convicted – but he does not have to fear a life sentence. For this, his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who testified against him, is now afraid. In a letter she begged the judge not to release the musician. He is a danger for the witnesses After the sentence of guilt, the 38-year-old, who initiated the case with a civil suit, is relieved, but also somewhat disappointed at the …
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