On July 2, 2025, a 12-person jury in Manhattan federal court delivered a split verdict in the high-profile trial of Sean ”Diddy” Combs, which began on May 5, 2025. After seven weeks of testimony from 34 prosecution witnesses, including Combs’ former girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another ex-girlfriend referred to as “Jane,” the jury deliberated for 14 hours over two days. They found Combs guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, specifically related to his former girlfriends Cassie Ventura and Jane, which could result in up to 20 years in prison. However, Combs was acquitted on the more serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, as well as two additional counts. The jury was initially deadlocked on the racketeering conspiracy charge but reached a final verdict after continued deliberations on July 2. The trial, which featured testimony about alleged “freak-offs” and a 2016 hotel video showing Combs assaulting Ventura, drew significant attention. Combs, who pleaded not guilty, still faces civil lawsuits, and his assets may be at risk due to the guilty verdicts. The defense rested without calling witnesses, and closing arguments were presented by both sides before deliberations began on June 30.
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