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Takeaways from the verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial
- On July 2, 2025, a New York jury delivered a split verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial, convicting him on two prostitution-related counts while acquitting him of more serious charges.
- The case arose from a 2024 probe that led to Combs' arrest in September 2024 in New York City, where he faced several accusations such as sex trafficking, forced labor, and others; a January 2025 indictment later expanded on the racketeering conspiracy allegation.
- The prosecution called 34 witnesses over 29 days, presenting Combs as a ringleader of a criminal enterprise involving sex parties called 'freak offs' and employing intimidation and drugs.
- Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo called the outcome a "great victory for Sean Combs" and the jury, noting they "listened to every word" and made the right decision on complex evidence.
- Combs faces up to 20 years in prison for the convictions and remains in custody ahead of sentencing, while his legal challenges and civil lawsuits continue to affect his reputation and business ventures.
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