US EditionTakeaways from the verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking trial
- Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of transporting individuals for prostitution by a US jury but was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges after their deliberation.
- The case stemmed from a 2024 investigation during the Biden administration and involved allegations of coercion and abuse, which the prosecution framed as a criminal enterprise.
- During a seven-week trial, jurors saw Combs's relationships as transactional, rejected some accusers' credibility, and were influenced by defense claims that domestic abuse differs from sex trafficking.
- Former prosecutor Neama Rahmani criticized the prosecution for relying on compromised witnesses and botching the sex trafficking case, while domestic abuse expert Emma Katz noted victims often show complex behaviors in abusive relationships.
- The split verdict has drawn scrutiny over prosecutorial strategy and public understanding of sexual violence, and Combs now faces sentencing with possible prison time and ongoing civil lawsuits.
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After a high-profile trial, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty on only the most minor charges. Now, the US is debating the significance of the verdict for the MeToo movement. By M. Ganslmeier.
·Hamburg, Germany
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The sensational trial against Sean "Diddy-Crès ends in a seemingly mild verdict. The ex-superstar is relieved - and the MeToo movement is appalled.
The music magnate was found not guilty of sex trafficking and criminal association, but guilty of transporting people for prostitution. The application for parole pending the sentence was refused.
·Paris, France
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