A New York jury reached a divided verdict in the case involving Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned rapper and hip hop producer who has been at the forefront of a federal trial for several weeks, facing accusations of racketeering, prostitution, and various other serious offenses.
On Wednesday, the jurors found the iconic music producer guilty of lesser charges related to the transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution, while acquitting him of the more severe allegations of racketeering and sex trafficking. Had he been convicted on all counts, Combs could have faced a potential life sentence.