Prosecutors Want Diddy’s Request for Acquittal or New Trial Rejected
Prosecutors in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case have urged the judge to reject a request for acquittal or retrial on prostitution-related charges. The prosecutors argue that there was “ample evidence” presented during the trial that supported the jury’s convictions, stating that Combs “masterminded every aspect of freak offs” and engaged in sexual activity during these encounters. Combs’ defense team claimed that he is “the only person” ever convicted of these charges for the conduct he was accused of in court and that the women involved were not vulnerable or exploited.
The music mogul was found guilty of two counts of transportation for engagement in prostitution under the Mann Act, with each charge carrying a potential jail sentence of 10 years.
Combs was cleared of more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, which would have carried a mandatory 15 years to life in prison if convicted.
Source: news.sky.com