???? The Verdict Is In: Diddy Guilty on 2 Counts, Acquitted on 3
Sean “Diddy” Combs just learned his fate in a bombshell federal criminal trial—and it’s a mixed bag for the music mogul.
After nearly two full days of jury deliberations, the 12-member panel handed down a guilty verdict on 2 of 5 charges—both tied to transporting women for prostitution under the Mann Act.
But in a dramatic turn, Diddy was acquitted of 3 major charges, including:
❌ Racketeering (RICO)
❌ Sex trafficking of Cassie Ventura
❌ Sex trafficking of “Jane Doe”
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⚖️ What Diddy Was Convicted Of
✅ Count 3: Transportation for the Purpose of Prostitution
✅ Count 5: Transportation for the Purpose of Prostitution
Both charges carry a maximum sentence of 10 years each, meaning Diddy faces up to 20 years in federal prison if sentenced to the fullest extent.
⏳ How the Verdict Unfolded
???? Wednesday Morning: Just an hour after jurors arrived, the foreman sent a note to Judge Arun Subramanian confirming they’d reached a unanimous decision.
???? Tuesday Afternoon: The jury had informed the court they reached verdicts on 4 of the 5 counts but were deadlocked on the racketeering charge. The judge ordered them to keep deliberating—and the next morning, the RICO count ended in acquittal.
????️ Diddy’s Defense Strategy
In a bold move, Diddy’s legal team rested their case without calling a single witness—not even Diddy himself. Instead, they argued the prosecution failed to prove its case “beyond a reasonable doubt” after 7 weeks of testimony from 34 government witnesses.
“This was a witch hunt fueled by tabloid headlines,” a source close to Diddy’s team told TPR.
????️ What Happens Next?
???? Sentencing Date: TBD
????️ Diddy’s team is already preparing for his potential release on bond pending sentencing.
But here’s the wild twist:
???? President Donald Trump has publicly said he’d “consider a pardon” for Diddy if convicted.
“I’ll consider it,” Trump told Fox News last month when asked about the case.
???? Fans React to the Shocking Verdict
The internet exploded after news of the verdict broke:
????️ “Guilty but not guilty… only Diddy could pull this off.”
????️ “20 years is still a long time. Wonder if Trump will step in.”
????️ “This trial was insane from start to finish.”
???? A Trial for the History Books
Here’s a quick recap of how we got here:
- March 2024: Feds raid Diddy’s Miami and Los Angeles estates, seizing firearms and other evidence.
- May 2025: Federal trial begins in New York.
- July 2025: Jury reaches verdict after 7 weeks of testimony.
???? Will Diddy Walk Free or Face Decades Behind Bars?
While Diddy dodged the most serious charges, these two convictions still put his freedom on the line. Legal experts say the judge could impose a harsh sentence to “send a message.”
But with Trump hinting at a pardon and Diddy’s legal team gearing up for appeals, the story is far from over.
???? What Do You Think?
Should Diddy get a pardon from Trump? Or does the guilty verdict mean it’s time for accountability?
???? Sound off below and stay with TPR for breaking updates as Diddy’s sentencing looms.
