Sean “Diddy” Combs has been discovered responsible of two federal costs following a trial that gripped the music world.

After 13 hours of deliberation over three days, a Manhattan jury delivered its verdict, closing a tense six-week courtroom saga. Combs was convicted of violating the Mann Act for transporting singer Cassie Ventura and one other girl, referred to as Jane, throughout state traces for unlawful sexual functions. He was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of intercourse trafficking involving each ladies.

Diddy appeared solemn because the jury entered. His arms have been pressed collectively, his authorized group and household at his facet. The decision got here after prosecutors referred to as 34 witnesses, together with legislation enforcement, assistants, former companions, and alleged victims. The testimony painted a disturbing portrait of abuse and manipulation behind Combs’ polished public picture.

Cassie Ventura testified for 4 days. Pregnant in the course of the trial, she described alleged years of bodily abuse, emotional management, and being pressured into drug-fueled sexual encounters with male escorts. She stated she felt trapped in degrading conditions, testifying, “I didn’t really feel like I had a lot of a selection.”

Rapper Child Cudi testified about his relationship with Ventura and the alleged violence she endured. A former assistant, utilizing the pseudonym Mia, stated Combs assaulted her a number of instances and made her clear up after what she referred to as the couple’s “resort nights.” Jane shared that Diddy’s fixed calls for left her exhausted and humiliated.

The decision offers a crushing blow to Diddy’s status. As soon as seen as untouchable, he now faces important authorized penalties. As sentencing nears, the case shines a harsh gentle on energy, abuse, and accountability within the music trade.

It has sparked renewed debate about how the trade protects its most weak and who bears accountability for the hurt executed behind closed doorways.