BREAKING: Sean “Diddy” Combs Found Guilty On Prostitution Charges, Not Guilty On Sex Trafficking & Racketeering (LIVE UPDATES)
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Roomies, after over 30 days, a verdict has officially been reached in the federal criminal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The 55-year-old has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution charges.
Wednesday, July 2, began the third day of jury deliberations in the Diddy trial. Diddy reportedly entered the courtroom, hugging four of his attorneys. This reportedly consisted of Jason Driscoll, Nicole Westmoreland, Alexandra Shapiro, and Marc Agnifilo. Furthermore, Diddy’s mother, Janice, and his sister were initially seated in the courtroom.
His adult children, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, Jessie, and D’Lila reportedly entered the location a little later. CNN notes that two of his sons brought female companions alongside them.
“Stay strong,” he reportedly told his family before bowing his head to pray with them 30 minutes before news of the jury reaching a verdict came in. “God, please watch over my family.”
His family reportedly chimed in with, “Amen.”
“We have reached a verdict on all counts,” the jury noted at 9:52 a.m. EST.
Minutes after 10 a.m. EST, the 55-year-old was brought back into the courtroom. Furthermore, he reportedly flashed a smile to his family and nodded his head. The jury was subsequently brought into the courtroom.
Juror no. 5 told the court that their verdict was unanimous.
Per CNN, Diddy was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution. However, he was found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy “in a mixed verdict.”
After the verdict was read, the judge told the court:
“There is an important reason to respect the privacy of your deliberations. That being said, the choice of whether to speak to others about the case and your personal views is up to you.”
He then added:
“I want you to know that it is inspiring to all of us. You listened, you worked together, you were here every day, rain or shine. You did so with no reward, other than the reward that comes from answering the call of public service. That should give all of us hope.”
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At that point, the defense argued that Diddy should be released on a $1 million bond immediately. Meanwhile, the prosecution opposed the motion, arguing his extensive abusive behavior and drug use. Furthermore, the prosecution noted that Diddy still faces a sentence of up to 20 years in prison for his conviction on the prostitution charges. Ultimately, the judge asserted that he will decide on Diddy’s release today by considering letters received from both the prostitution and defense by 1 p.m. EST today.
Instagram user @bossy_beau wrote, “Probation and time served. Take that take that”
While Instagram user @_boobmiles added, “So are they calling him a pimp?”
Additionally, Instagram user @just_ashley_k wrote, “Honestly, I knew this was coming, the case wasn’t strong enough and they added to many frivolous charges in my opinion.”
While Instagram user @tvs_biddy added, “I told yall !!!!!!!!! Take that Take That”
Furthermore, Instagram user @gotdamqueen_snap wrote, “Can’t nobody hold me downnn ”
While Instagram user @_theyhatemoe added, “Man diddy coming home”
Additionally, Instagram user @__natx3 wrote, “Oh he def coming home”
Per CNN, Sean Combs reacted to the charges by kneeling by his chair, bowing his head as if he were praying.
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)
Afterward, he stood up and faced the gallery, clapping, prompting claps from the room. Furthermore, his attorneys exchanged hugs.
Furthermore, the outlet also shared a statement from Douglas Wigdor, Cassie’s attorney.
See More From The Courthouse & Trial Of Sean Combs
Scroll below to see some photos of the scene outside the courthouse.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 2: People react outside federal court as verdicts are announced during Sean Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his case, but was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 2: People react outside federal court as verdicts are announced during Sean Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his case, but was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 2: Janice Combs (R) and Chance Combs react as they leave federal court after verdicts were announced during Sean Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his case, but was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. (Photo by Eduardo Munoz Alvarez/Getty Images)
See more videos from outside the courthouse below.
See more footage of Janice Combs below.
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