Diddy Denied Bail After Mixed Verdict in Sex Crimes Case

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In this courtroom sketch, Sean "Diddy" Combs reacts after he was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life, Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Manhattan federal court in New York. (Elizabeth Williams via AP)
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Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail following a mixed verdict in his sex crimes case, according to the Associated Press.

While a jury acquitted him of the most serious charges — sex trafficking and racketeering — it found him guilty of transporting individuals for prostitution under the federal Mann Act.

The hip-hop mogul, jailed since his arrest in September, faces up to 10 years in prison and will remain behind bars while awaiting sentencing.

The judge cited Combs’ violent past — including testimony from Cassie and another ex-girlfriend — as the reason for the denial.

Despite being cleared of charges that carried a potential life sentence, prosecutors say they will push for a “substantial” prison term, calling Combs a continued threat to the community.


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