Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty Wednesday of two charges of transporting women for prostitution but was acquitted of more serious charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
The verdict was delivered on the third day of jury deliberations in a high-profile federal trial that exposed disturbing allegations of sexual abuse, violent outbursts, and a dark underworld behind Combs’ once-glamorous image. He now faces up to 20 years in prison—10 years for each prostitution-related charge—at sentencing.
Combs, 55, was cleared of three other federal charges, including the accusation that he ran a criminal enterprise and used force, fraud, or coercion to traffic women. Prosecutors had sought a conviction on all counts, which could have led to a life sentence.
Following the verdict, Combs visibly broke down—placing his hands together in prayer, kneeling, and resting his head on a courtroom chair as his family applauded the partial acquittal.
His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, immediately requested his release from the federal detention center in Brooklyn, where Combs has been jailed since last fall. A $1 million bond and home confinement in Miami were proposed. The judge said a decision on bail would come after reviewing arguments from both sides.
The verdict caps