Sean "DIDDY" Combs Found Not Guilty Of Racketeering & Sex Trafficking - #VOO TV
- VOO News
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
On July 2, 2025, a Manhattan federal jury returned a mixed verdict in the criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs:
⚖️ The Verdict in Detail
Guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution—charges under the Mann Act involving two former partners (Cassie Ventura and a woman identified only as “Jane”). Each count carries a maximum of 10 years in prison, totaling up to 20 years.
Not guilty on the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion.
🏛️ Trial Background & Highlights
The trial began on May 5, 2025, after Combs was arrested in September 2024, following raids at his Miami and LA homes.
It featured six–seven weeks of testimony, including powerful accounts from Cassie Ventura and “Jane,” alleging drug-fueled “freak-offs,” physical abuse, coercion, surveillance footage, and witness statements from ex‑associates and even rapper Kid Cudi.
The defense conceded past domestic violence but maintained all sexual encounters were consensual, with witnesses described as financially motivated.
⏳ What Comes Next
Sentencing has not yet occurred; the judge will decide timing and possible bail release before sentencing.
Combs remains incarcerated pending sentencing, with prosecutors expected to push for significant time behind bars. His legal team is actively seeking bail or bond release.
Meanwhile, Combs faces dozens of civil lawsuits and has already paid a $20 million settlement to Ventura.
💡 Why It Matters
This verdict spares Combs from potential mandatory life sentences tied to sex trafficking or racketeering; yet, the two felony convictions still carry up to 20 years in prison. The outcome has shaken both the entertainment industry and public opinion, as the scandal exposes disturbing abuses in power dynamics.
The jury’s acquittal on the gravest charges (racketeering & sex trafficking) was based on insufficient evidence of coercion, while still concluding that Combs illegally transported individuals for prostitution
The trial’s intense media scrutiny, emotional testimonies, and shocking multimedia evidence made headlines for months. It marks a pivotal moment in the #MeToo era—echoing cases like Harvey Weinstein and R. Kelly.
✅ Final Word
The jury’s mixed verdict makes this both a loss and a narrow escape for Combs: he avoided life sentences, but still faces serious prison time. The coming weeks will be crucial—determining sentencing, possible bail, and the outcome of impending civil and criminal matters.
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