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Sean "Diddy" Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges but convicted of a prostitution-related offense under the Mann Act. This verdict, after three days of deliberation, could result in up to a decade in prison for Combs, potentially ending his career. The conviction involves transporting individuals, including paid sex workers, across state lines for sexual encounters. Prosecutors argued for his continued detention, citing risks of further crimes and flight, while his defense sought bail.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff