Diddy Acquitted of Major Charges but Faces Jail for Prostitution
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering but found guilty of lesser prostitution-related offenses. Despite efforts by his defense team, a judge denied his request for release from jail. Combs faces a maximum 10-year sentence on each of the prostitution counts.
A U.S. judge has rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' plea for release from jail, despite his acquittal on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. The music mogul remains in custody after being found guilty of lesser offenses related to prostitution.
During a hearing in Manhattan federal court, Judge Arun Subramanian highlighted ample evidence of Combs' violent actions and determined he posed a danger to the community. Acquitted of more severe charges linked to two former partners, Combs could still face up to 10 years in prison for each count of transporting individuals for prostitution.
While the prosecution struggled to connect Combs' actions to sex trafficking, the defense argued that any interactions were consensual. Despite ongoing civil lawsuits, Combs maintains his innocence, denying all allegations against him.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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