In the aftermath of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial, the 55-year-old rapper remains behind bars as he awaits his sentencing. Combs received a mixed verdict in his trial, which could mean he won’t serve as much jail time as previously predicted. All the while, there remains a question of what may lie ahead for Diddy as a public figure and whether his image can recover from his wave of legal woes. Now, a number of public relations experts are weighing in on whether it’s possible for the embattled mogul to salvage his reputation at this point.
Diddy was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. However, he was not found guilty on counts of racketeering and sex-trafficking. The racketeering (also known as RICO) charge was the most severe offense that the Sean John figurehead was facing amid the trial. Although the rapper was acquitted on that front, Reputation Management Consultants CEO Eric Schiffer told Business Insider that Diddy’s not out of the woods:
