Click here: to donate by Credit Card
Or here: to donate by PayPal
Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794
Thank you very much and God bless you.
Posted on 07/02/2025 8:30:29 AM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Summary
NEW YORK, July 2 (Reuters) - Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on Wednesday of prostitution-related offenses but cleared of more serious charges, in a blow to prosecutors who had urged a jury to find him guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
Combs was convicted of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking, a partial win for the former billionaire known for elevating hip-hop in American culture.
Get a quick look at the days breaking legal news and analysis from The Afternoon Docket newsletter. Sign up here.
After the judge dismissed the jury and lawyers for both sides, Combs knelt before his chair and appeared to pray. Combs then rose and faced the courtroom gallery.
“I’m gonna be home soon,” he said, smiling and clasping his hands. “I love you. Thank you, I love you.”
Combs’ family and supporters erupted into applause and cheers.
The verdict followed a criminal trial in which two of the music mogul's former girlfriends testified that he physically and sexually abused them.
Combs faces a maximum 10-year prison sentence on each of the two prostitution counts. U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian will determine Combs' sentence at a later date.
The acquittals on the sex trafficking counts mean he will avoid a 15-year mandatory minimum sentence. He could have faced life in prison if he were convicted on sex trafficking or racketeering conspiracy.
After the jury read its verdict, defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo asked Subramanian to release Combs on bail, which prosecutors opposed. Subramanian asked lawyers for both sides to submit written arguments on whether he should release Combs by 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT).
Combs has been held...
(Excerpt) Read more at reuters.com ...
Click here: to donate by Credit Card
Or here: to donate by PayPal
Or by mail to: Free Republic, LLC - PO Box 9771 - Fresno, CA 93794
Thank you very much and God bless you.
Wonder if Deep State got want it wanted from Diddy...
The Democrats just found their 2028 Presidential candidate!
Chances are he will be sentenced to time served and probation and that’ll be that.
This jury just sent a message that abusing females is A-ok....at least in liberal states.
Jury makeup....8 men and 4 women....surprised he was convicted of any charges. But not to worry...he probably have to wear an ankle bracelet....and will be clubbing within 24 hours.
James Comey's daughter prosecuted the case and lost. God only knows why Pam Blondi kept her employed there.
Ya gotta be black to escape ,......
The fix was in.
“will be clubbing within 24 hours”
The 4th of July party will be epic.....all the women you can beat and rape ‘till midnight.
I would think the first point would be the one that could have been applied to Combs:
"The following definitions are applicable to this article:
1. “Advance prostitution.” A person “advances prostitution” when, acting other than as a person in prostitution or as a patron thereof, he or she knowingly causes or aids a person to commit or engage in prostitution, procures or solicits patrons for prostitution, provides persons or premises for prostitution purposes, operates or assists in the operation of a house of prostitution or a prostitution enterprise, or engages in any other conduct designed to institute, aid or facilitate an act or enterprise of prostitution.
2. “Profit from prostitution.” A person “profits from prostitution” when, acting other than as a person in prostitution receiving compensation for personally rendered prostitution services, he or she accepts or receives money or other property pursuant to an agreement or understanding with any person whereby he or she participates or is to participate in the proceeds of prostitution activity.
I have no idea if Combs received anything in return for offering his girlfriends up for prostitution..
If he walks, one would hope that somebody with a grudge will blow him away.
RATS did that in 1998 when they gave Bill Clinton the okay for one free grope.
“This jury just sent a message that abusing females is A-ok....at least in liberal states.”
You are assuming that the females in question were so stupid and naive that they had no idea what they were getting into. I disagree. Women who have low morals and big expectations of fame and fortune know exactly what they are doing and then regret it. Women who engage in this kind of degrading behavior ought to know better.
NY Post headline: “Diddy Gets Off”.
Yep, he most likely will.
“Chuck Berry was convicted under the Mann Act for transporting a 14-year-old girl across state lines for immoral purposes in 1956. He was sentenced to three years in prison but served about 20 months before his release.”
From what I heard of the testimony, this seems like the only possible charge.
I suspect the people who testified against him will have to watch their backs.
That was my feeling too after listening to stories about the testimony. Everyone involved seemed to know what they were getting into
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.