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July 14, 2025 2 mins
Sean Combs, also known to the world as Puffy or P Diddy, is once again making headlines, but this time it’s for dramatic legal reasons rather than music or business. After a high-profile seven-week federal trial in New York, Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, though he was acquitted of the most serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, according to CBS News New York and reporting from Fox News Digital. He remains detained ahead of his sentencing, which is scheduled for October 3.

This conviction comes after explosive allegations, months of tabloid speculation, and testimony from several former associates. Dawn Richard, a former member of Diddy – Dirty Money and one of the trial’s key witnesses, painted a troubling picture of her years working with Combs. Her lawsuit accused him of nearly a decade of sexual and verbal abuse, as well as withholding royalties and wages, retaliation, assault, and false imprisonment. Richard’s claims are part of a broader wave of accusations Combs has faced, many emerging since Cassie Ventura’s lawsuit in late 2023.

Throughout the trial, details of so-called “freak-off parties,” drug use, and violence within Combs’ personal relationships surfaced, leading the judge to deny his bail, citing concerns for public safety. Prosecutors, although Combs could theoretically face up to 20 years in prison—ten for each count—have recommended a sentence between four and five years. The defense team continues to fight, promising appeals and vowing, in the words of lead counsel Marc Agnifilo, that “we’re not going to stop until he walks out of prison a free man to his family.”

The fallout has stretched beyond the courtroom. 50 Cent, a longtime rival, took to social media with a barrage of posts lampooning Combs, including sharing AI-generated videos and referencing incidents described during the trial. Meanwhile, former collaborators and industry insiders are debating what this verdict means for the future of hip-hop and celebrity accountability.

As the sentencing date approaches, Combs’ legal battles and the surrounding spectacle continue to captivate the public and dominate entertainment news. Thank you for tuning in. Come back next week for more. This has been a Quiet Please production, and for more, check out QuietPlease.ai.

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