Sean « Diddy » Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s.
Sean « Diddy » Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life. The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations, reports the AP. It could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and it’s likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador, and reality-TV star. The foreperson confirmed the verdict was unanimous. After they read the verdict, Combs held his hands up in a prayer motion, looking at the jury, and hugged defense lawyer Teny Geragos.
