Diddy Cleared of Sex Trafficking But Found Guilty of Prostitution Charges Under Federal Law

The music world is shaken as Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a split verdict in his high-profile federal trial. After weeks of explosive testimony and media scrutiny, a Manhattan jury has found the hip-hop billionaire not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering, but guilty on two counts of transportation for prostitution under the federal Mann Act.

The charges stem from claims that Diddy organized and funded exclusive sex parties, dubbed “freak-offs,” across state lines, involving drugs, escorts, and alleged coercion. While the prosecution failed to prove sex trafficking or a criminal enterprise, the jury determined Diddy knowingly transported women for prostitution, a federal offense that carries up to 10 years per count.

Among the 34 witnesses were ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and other anonymous accusers who described disturbing patterns of control, abuse, and psychological manipulation. However, the court ruled that these acts didn’t meet the legal threshold for trafficking or racketeering.

Diddy, dressed in a black suit, appeared visibly shaken but composed. After the verdict, he was seen praying with his children and whispering, “I’ll be home soon.” However, Judge Arun Subramanian denied bail, citing the severity of the charges and past allegations. The rap mogul will remain in custody until sentencing, expected later this year.

His legal team plans to appeal the prostitution verdicts, arguing they were based on “outdated interpretations” of the Mann Act—a law originally passed in 1910. Meanwhile, social media remains divided: some say Diddy dodged justice, others claim the system overreached.

No matter the opinion, the verdict sets a powerful precedent: celebrity power is no longer untouchable, especially in an era demanding accountability.