American rap superstar Diddy (Sean “Diddy” Combs) has been embroiled in a series of sexual scandal allegations in recent years, including sex trafficking, extortion, and human trafficking, and recently underwent a marathon court trial. On the 3rd, under public scrutiny, the jury found him guilty on two counts of transporting prostitution, but not guilty of the most serious charges, meaning Diddy escaped the harsh penalty of life imprisonment.
Diddy recently stood trial in New York for five charges, including one count of extortion, two counts of sex trafficking, and two counts of transporting prostitution. After 13 hours of deliberation, the jury ultimately convicted him on the two transporting prostitution charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but acquitted him of the more serious charges of extortion and sex trafficking.
Faced with the outcome, Diddy's lawyer considers it a victory for Diddy, and insists that Diddy did not commit any sexual crimes against anyone. However, the final sentencing is expected to take place in October, and the judge, at a subsequent bail hearing, refused to release Diddy before the final verdict, reportedly leaving him stunned in the courtroom.
As for the sentencing hearing, it is expected to be held next week, indicating that Diddy still has a long road ahead before the legal battle concludes.
Diddy recently stood trial in New York for five charges, including one count of extortion, two counts of sex trafficking, and two counts of transporting prostitution. After 13 hours of deliberation, the jury ultimately convicted him on the two transporting prostitution charges, each carrying a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, but acquitted him of the more serious charges of extortion and sex trafficking.
Faced with the outcome, Diddy's lawyer considers it a victory for Diddy, and insists that Diddy did not commit any sexual crimes against anyone. However, the final sentencing is expected to take place in October, and the judge, at a subsequent bail hearing, refused to release Diddy before the final verdict, reportedly leaving him stunned in the courtroom.
As for the sentencing hearing, it is expected to be held next week, indicating that Diddy still has a long road ahead before the legal battle concludes.