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Key Highlights
- Trial Outcome: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was acquitted of several charges, including racketeering conspiracy.
- Verdict Timeline: Jury deliberations began on June 30, 2025, and the verdict was reached on July 2, 2025.
- Charges: Combs faced charges for racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution.
- Sentencing Date: Combs’ sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 3, 2025.
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Sean “Diddy Combs‘ highly publicized trial came to an end over the summer. Jury deliberations officially began on June 30, 2025, and the verdict was determined on July 2. With a jury of eight men and four women, they decided Combs’ fate against prosecutors, who accused Diddy of racketeering and sex trafficking. Meanwhile, his defense team argued that he did not sex-traffic anyone.
Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura took the stand at the beginning of his trial to deliver a chilling testimony of their former volatile relationship. Among Ventura’s claims were that her ex-boyfriend subjected her and others to “freak offs” and physically and sexually abused her while drugging her.
Now that Combs is facing his sentencing, find out what he was convicted of below.
What Was Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on Trial For?
Combs was on trial because he was charged by the federal government with five counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Was the Verdict Announced in Diddy’s Trial?
Deliberations began at around 11:30 a.m. on June 30, according to the New York Post. On July 1, the jury sent a note to the judge at 4:05 p.m. ET, announcing they reached a verdict on some, but not all, of the counts that Diddy was charged with, per CNN.
“We have reached a verdict on counts 2, 3, 4 and 5,” the jury’s note to the judge read, according to CNN. “We are unable to reach a verdict on count 1, as we have jurors with unpersuadable opinions on both sides.”
On July 2, the jury entered their third day of deliberations, and they were able to reach a verdict. Combs was found not guilty on count 1, racketeering conspiracy; not guilty on count 2, the sex trafficking of Ventura, guilty of count 3, the Mann Act transpiration of Ventura, not guilty of count 4, the sex trafficking of another former girlfriend and guilty of count 5, the Mann Act transportation of the unnamed girlfriend.
What Happens to Sean Combs for the Guilty Counts?
If Combs was found guilty on just one of the racketeering or sex trafficking charges, he would have faced up to life behind bars, according to multiple outlets. However, since he was only found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, he may not face up to life behind bars. According to Fox News, a charge of transportation to engage in prostitution could carry a sentence of about a decade.
Combs’ sentencing hearing is taking place on October 3, 2025.
How the Trial Could Impact Diddy’s Businesses
The founder of Bad Boy Records could see a severe decline for his businesses. As the boss of Combs Global (formerly known as Combs Enterprises), Diddy’s reputation affects his entire brand. While his net worth is still around $400 million, he could see that decrease if he’s found guilty on any charges.
Was Diddy’s Trial on TV?
No, Combs’ trial was not televised. Only those who were allowed in the courtroom have been able to view the case unfold.
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