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Jury Deliberates in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sex Trafficking Trial

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Last updated: July 1, 2025 2:48 am
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Jury Deliberates Fate of Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in High-Profile Trial

The trial of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs has reached a crucial stage as jurors in New York begin deliberations to determine whether the music mogul used his fame, fortune, and sprawling business empire to run a criminal operation spanning decades.

Prosecutors have accused Combs of running a ring that coerced women into drug-fueled sexual performances with escorts, leading to charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for purposes of prostitution. If convicted, the 55-year-old could face a life sentence. Combs, however, has consistently denied all allegations.

During the seven-week trial, the jury heard from 34 witnesses and examined a wealth of evidence, including phone records and financial documents.

In his closing arguments, Combs’s defense attorney, Marc Agnifilo, sought to discredit the accusers, particularly two women who had relationships with the hip-hop icon for years. Agnifilo portrayed Combs as a self-made Black entrepreneur whose relationships, though complicated, were consensual. He acknowledged instances of physical abuse but argued that they did not amount to the serious charges leveled against his client.

On the other side, prosecutor Maurene Comey vehemently rejected the defense’s arguments, accusing Combs of believing he was above the law and untouchable. Comey asserted that the women who came forward with their stories of abuse were brave and that their voices deserved to be heard.

Key to the prosecution’s case were the testimonies of Casandra Ventura and a woman identified as Jane, both of whom detailed instances of abuse, threats, and coerced sexual acts. Prosecutors argued that these women were manipulated into participating in acts of sex trafficking.

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The prosecution contended that Combs led a criminal enterprise with employees who served his interests, engaging in crimes such as forced labor, kidnapping, bribery, witness tampering, and arson.

To secure a conviction on the racketeering charge, the jury must unanimously agree that prosecutors have proven beyond a reasonable doubt that Combs conspired with others to commit at least two of the crimes listed in the charge. Each count requires a unanimous verdict from the eight men and four women serving on the jury.

The fate of Sean “Diddy” Combs now lies in the hands of the jurors as they deliberate on the evidence presented and the testimonies heard during the trial.

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