Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex-crime trial: Why the music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charge

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sex-crime trial: Why the music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charge

After an intense two-month trial, American rap star and music mogul Sean Diddy Combs heaved a sigh of relief after he was found guilty on two prostitution-related charges but acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. What exactly happened? What punishment will the rapper receive?

After hours of jury deliberation, Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of three counts of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy on Wednesday but found guilty of two lesser prostitution-related charges. File image/AP