Sean Combs trial explained: Verdict, reactions and what's next
Briefly

Sean Combs, also known as Puff Daddy, was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution after a complex legal process. He was acquitted of two additional charges of sex trafficking and a racketeering conspiracy count. The trial, which lasted seven weeks, featured testimonies from 34 prosecution witnesses without defense witnesses. Key testimonies were provided by two significant women, including Cassie, who described a decade-long abusive relationship with Combs, marked by threats and violence. Combs remains in jail as sentencing awaits, despite requests for release from his lawyers.
Sean Combs was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and not guilty of two counts of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
Cassie, a significant witness, detailed her torturous relationship with Combs, including forced participation in orgies and a decade of abuse.
The second major witness testified about being threatened regularly, enduring physical beatings, and living in fear throughout her relationship with Combs.
As a result of the trial, despite a not guilty verdict on some counts, Combs remains in jail ahead of sentencing.
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