Exonerated

A judge has determined that Sean 'Diddy' Combs will remain incarcerated for the time being. Although the music mogul was acquitted of serious charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering—crimes that could have led to a life sentence—he was found guilty of lesser offences associated with prostitution. In denying the defence's request for bail, US District Judge Arun Subramanian emphasized that prosecutors provided substantial evidence during the trial of Combs' violent actions, warranting his continued detention…

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found guilty of prostitution-related offenses, although he was acquitted of more serious charges. This came as a setback to prosecutors who had hoped for a conviction on racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges. Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution but was cleared of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking—a partial victory for the former billionaire who has significantly influenced hip-hop culture in America. The verdict followed a…