A New York City jury found Sean "Diddy" Combs guilty of transportation for prostitution but acquitted him of sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. The verdict followed a nine-week trial featuring testimony from 34 witnesses, including Cassie Ventura, who claimed Combs coerced her into sexual encounters with male escorts over a decade. The trial included evidence such as surveillance footage of Combs assaulting Ventura. Despite the mixed verdict, Ventura's actions have significantly impacted the entertainment industry and highlighted issues of justice regarding coercive relationships.
"Although the jury did not find Combs guilty of sex trafficking Cassie beyond a reasonable doubt, she paved the way for a jury to find him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution."
"During the trial, jurors were played the full surveillance footage of Combs physically assaulting Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016."
"I felt pretty horrible about myself," she said. "I felt disgusted."
"By coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice."
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