A federal jury found Sean Combs guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution while acquitting him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. The jury deliberated for 13 hours and the trial commenced on May 5. Key witness testimonies did not convince the jury of non-consensual involvement in sex and drug-related activities. The defense highlighted prior enthusiastic communications from witnesses, arguing that despite toxic relationships, the evidence did not meet federal criminal standards. The prosecution failed to substantiate claims of organized crime under racketeering laws.
The jury deliberated for 13 hours before announcing their split decision after the trial that began on May 5. Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Prosecutors in the Southern District of New York were not able to successfully argue to the jury that their two prime witnesses had not participated consensually in the sex and drug marathons.
The defense team pointed to hundreds of texts and social media posts in which Ventura and Jane often expressed enthusiasm for those sessions.
The prosecution was also unable to prove to the 12-person jury that Combs had run a criminal conspiracy or an organized crime syndicate within the racketeering charge.
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