Jury deliberations in the high-profile federal trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs entered their third day Wednesday after jurors reached a partial verdict on four of five criminal counts. The panel told U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian they remain deadlocked on the most serious charge—racketeering conspiracy—citing “unpersuadable opinions” among jurors. Combs, who has denied all allegations, faces life in prison if convicted on that count.
The trial, which has drawn national attention, centers on allegations of sex trafficking, coercion, and abuse spanning two decades. The jury’s inability to reach a unanimous decision on the racketeering charge raises the possibility of a mistrial on that count, though deliberations continue.
What to Know:
- Combs faces five federal charges: one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
- The jury has reached consensus on four charges but remains split on the racketeering count, which requires proof of at least two predicate crimes under the RICO Act.
- Witnesses included singer Cassie Ventura and rapper Kid Cudi. Jurors requested transcripts of Ventura’s testimony describing alleged assaults and threats by Combs.
- Jurors sent multiple notes to the judge, including questions about drug distribution and specific incidents involving Combs. No Allen charge has been issued yet.
- A conviction on the racketeering charge could result in a life sentence. The other charges carry significant prison terms, including a 15-year minimum for sex trafficking.
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