Diddy Cleared of Racketeering and Sex Trafficking, Found Guilty on Prostitution Counts

Written on 07/02/2025
Alex Haynes, Editor-at-Large

A federal jury in Manhattan has delivered a mixed verdict in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ high-profile trial — acquitting him of racketeering and sex trafficking while convicting him on two prostitution-related charges.

What We Know:

  • The jury deliberated for roughly 12–14 hours over two days, returning a partial verdict before concluding on all five counts today.

  • Acquitted of racketeering conspiracy, the most serious count that could have carried a life sentence.

  • Acquitted of both sex trafficking counts, concerning alleged coercion of Cassie Ventura and a woman known as “Jane”.

  • Found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, each relating to the same two women; each conviction carries up to 10 years in prison.

  • With convictions on both prostitution counts, Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, though final sentencing is pending judicial decision.

  • The defense has promptly requested Combs’ release from federal custody; prosecutors oppose the motion.

  • The racketeering count hinged on proving a criminal enterprise—an element jurors deemed unproven.

In a verdict reflecting the complexities of the case, Diddy walks away cleared of the most severe crimes but now faces serious prison time for prostitution-related convictions, with sentencing expected in the near future.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated here.