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Jurors reach partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex-trafficking trial

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Updated 08:07 2 Jul 2025 GMT+1Published 23:11 1 Jul 2025 GMT+1

Jurors reach partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex-trafficking trial

It comes after more than 12 hours of deliberations and weeks of testimony in Diddy's trial

Ben Smith

Ben Smith

Jurors reached a partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' sex-trafficking trial on four out of five counts - two sex trafficking charges and two for transportation to engage in prostitution.

They could not agree on count one, which was the racketeering conspiracy charge.

This charge alone carries the maximum sentence and could see Diddy spend the rest of his life in prison.

Diddy has continued to deny all charges.

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A note passed to the judge stated: “We have not reached a verdict on count one because we have unpersuadable jurors on both sides.”

The defence and prosecution both asked the judge for the jury to continue deliberations and reach a verdict in a trial that has lasted more than a month, delivering some harrowing testimony.

In closing arguments, prosecutor Christy Slavik told jurors: "The defendant [Sean 'Diddy' Combs] used power, violence and fear to get what he wanted."

"He thought that his fame, wealth and power put him above the law."

Jurors have reached a partial verdict (Samir Hussein via Getty Images)
Jurors have reached a partial verdict (Samir Hussein via Getty Images)

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Diddy's defence lawyer Marc Agnifilo however claimed Diddy was facing a 'fake trial' and that prosecutors had 'badly exaggerated' evidence of Combs' lifestyle.

He claimed to the court that Diddy and Cassie Ventura had a 'loving, beautiful relationship', though during the trial she gave testimony saying he forced her to take part in 'freak offs', while jurors were also shown a video of Combs assaulting her in a hotel.

The jury will continue deliberations tomorrow until a verdict can be reached, with deliberations potentially going on until Thursday when the court is meant to be closed.

The news means a conclusion is close in the high-profile trial, one which could put Diddy behind bars for life if he is found guilty on all counts.

Diddy and his ex Cassie Ventura who testified in the trial (John Shearer/Getty)
Diddy and his ex Cassie Ventura who testified in the trial (John Shearer/Getty)

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Diddy is accused of hosting 'freak-off' parties in which he would supposedly engage in bizarre drug-fuelled sexual rituals.

He reportedly used his fame and power to intimidate others into engaging in sexual acts they did not want to do, prosecutors allege.

This allegedly included two ex-girlfriends and multiple employees of his, including one assistant who accused the music mogul of rape.

His defence team conceded that he 'had a temper' but maintained he had not forced anyone to engage in sexual acts against their will.

The trial saw several high profile faces appear to testify against Diddy, including rapper Kid Cudi.

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He stated that, due to a brief relationship with Ventura, Diddy had firebombed his car.

Ventura claimed during testimony that, when he learned of this relationship, the music mogul had placed a wine opener between his fingers and 'lunged' at her.

Featured Image Credit: Paras Griffin/Getty

Topics: Diddy, Cassie Ventura, Celebrity News, US News, Crime

Ben Smith
Ben Smith

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