Things are coming to a close in the Diddy case, where the rap mogul was accused of heinous crimes including forced prostitution and sex trafficking.
As the case unravelled, it revealed gruesome accounts of physical and emotional abuse by Diddy. Now that he’s been found guilty of transportation to indulge in prostitution, he faces up to a 10-year sentence.
Combs had been charged with five counts of one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. Of these, he has not been found guilty of the trafficking and racketeering charges in what seems to be a mixed verdict decision. Upon the announcement of verdict on each count, Judge Subramanian requested the media to not question the jurors about the verdict and proceeded to thank the jurors. “You gave up a lot, these 10 weeks. It is inspiring. You worked together, rain or shine. You answered the call of public service, that should give us hope,” he said.
Combs’ lawyer then proceeded to appeal to the Judge’s empathy stating, “He (Diddy) is no longer charged with sex trafficking or racketeering. His plane has been chartered – it is in Maui. He does not have access to his plane. This is his first conviction, and it is a prostitution offense. He should be released.”
Seemingly surprised, the Judge questioned whether he should just allow Diddy to walk around free. To this end, Agnifilo proposed a million dollar bond his family could sign. In addition to this, he also asked Diddy be allowed to “travel to Florida, NY and LA,” to which AUSA Comey strongly objected saying “The US opposes his release. A person found guilty shall be detained until the judicial officer finds he is not likely to flee or be a danger.”
Judge Subramanian has decided to not decide in a jiffy and will go through the necessary provisions. He then asked both sides for letters by 1PM. This story is currently still developing, and is being reported live by The Inner City Press.
9:15 am
Sean Combs is in the courtroom, talking with his lead lawyer Agnifilo. Also in the well: Shapiro, Westmoreland, Driscoll, Steel. Prosecutors nowhere to be seen.
— Inner City Press (@innercitypress) July 2, 2025
