Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted Wednesday of three federal sex-trafficking and racketeering charges but convicted on two prostitution-related counts — a mixed verdict that marks a partial legal victory while keeping him in custody ahead of sentencing.
What Happened: The verdict, delivered by Manhattan jurors after 13 hours of deliberation, represents a partial vindication for Combs, whose entertainment empire has faced mounting legal scrutiny since September 2024. The 54-year-old music executive was cleared of racketeering conspiracy charges that could have resulted in life imprisonment, according to the Washington Post.
