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Diddy, convicted of prostitution and acquitted of everything else

Sean ‘Diddy’ combs trial has come to an end. Thus, the controversial rapper has been convicted of transport for prostitution, but innocent of everything else. Among these positions, organized crime and sex trafficking.

The jury verdict arrives after deliberating for thirteen hours over three days, with the aim of reaching a unanimous decision in the trial, which has been active since May. In the charges of organized crime and sex trafficking of Cassie Ventura and a woman named “Jane”, Diddy has been declared not guilty.

On the other hand, in the crimes of transport for the prostitution of Cassie and others, it has been convicted. According to the BBC, before hearing the verdict the rapper prayed with his children and hugged his lawyers before the Chamber was revolutionized with each announced decision.

The crime for which it has been convicted translates into the shortest jail time it could have served. Right now, the maximum prison time facing is 10 years for each position. However, it is possible that Diddy can be released on bail. This will be known in a few hours.

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