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Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life.

The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations. It could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.

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[–] JohnnyCanuck@lemmy.ca 126 points 2 days ago (2 children)

and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.

About to kick start his career as a politician though.

[–] ThePantser@sh.itjust.works 20 points 2 days ago

Yea the convictions were the one thing holding back his last presidential run.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 days ago (1 children)

The new Human Trafficking Czar

[–] Hegar@fedia.io 9 points 2 days ago

This regime is nothing but human trafficking tsars.

[–] Lucky_777@lemmy.world 75 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Just another rich fuck getting away with shit. Not surprising in this country. We have a President that can do anything because of money.

[–] onslaught545@lemmy.zip 7 points 2 days ago

A pedophile president

[–] brem@lemmy.world 10 points 2 days ago

I'm sure they both own plenty of baby oil. Too bad we are the ones getting dry-fucked.

[–] rustyfish@lemmy.world 57 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Are you fucking shitting my nuts?

[–] HikingVet@lemmy.ca 13 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Yes. And I'll shit your teeth next.

But you had both better make damn sure no money changes hands in the process

[–] crazycraw@crazypeople.online 51 points 2 days ago

no fucking justice served here, just more money talking.

[–] someguy3@lemmy.world 25 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Combs was convicted of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters in violation of the federal Mann Act.

[–] Reverendender@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Um, also RICO maybe? 🤷‍♂️

[–] chiliedogg@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago

RICO stands for "Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations"

That's the first item on the list.

[–] prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone 9 points 2 days ago

RICO is "racketeering"

[–] madlian@lemmy.cafe 23 points 2 days ago

I think they focused on the wrong stuff. The went all in on coercion, but that’s hard to prove when the person keeps doing it. They also tried to use debauchery laws, which are ridiculous and subjective.

I’m sure he’s guilty of tax evasion! Too bad the IRS all got fired! /s

[–] Little8Lost@lemmy.world 25 points 2 days ago
[–] Buske@lemmy.world 19 points 2 days ago

This dude supposedly raped Justin beiber.

[–] renrenPDX@lemmy.world 9 points 2 days ago (1 children)

So what’s his exit strategy? It’s not like he can go back and act like nothing happened. Epstein island?

[–] onslaught545@lemmy.zip 21 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Why can't he? Chris Brown did it. He's famous and popular. People don't give a shit about the crimes you commit if you're famous and popular.

Shit, he's probably up for a Trump cabinet position.

[–] SarcasticMan@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago

Not surprising at all. I figured they would get him on the prostitution and maybe the trafficking, since he sent prostitutes to other locations, but the racketeering was a stretch.

[–] WanderWisley@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

I’m shocked but not surprised by this situation, just more continued bad news.

[–] Witchfire@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.

Promise?

[–] TrickDacy@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

He is guilty.

[–] xc2215x@lemmy.world 7 points 2 days ago

An awful decision to see.

[–] thedruid@lemmy.world 8 points 2 days ago

What a complete travesty.