Diddy Appeals Federal Conviction, Seeks New Trial After Partial Acquittals

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges but found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution under the Mann Act. His legal team argues that the convictions are unprecedented since no coercion, commercial motive, or financial gain was involved and that all participants were consenting adults, framing the case as one of voyeurism rather than prostitution. They have filed motions requesting either an acquittal or a new trial, claiming the evidence was insufficient and the charges constitutionally flawed. Despite his acquittals on the most serious counts, Combs remains jailed, with repeated bail denials due to concerns about his alleged past violence and witness intimidation risks, though his team has proposed a $50 million bond secured by property. Public opinion remains divided, with some critics denouncing the verdict as too lenient and supporters seeing it as justice served. Sentencing is scheduled for October 3, where Combs could face up to 20 years in prison, but he continues to fight the convictions through appeals and legal challenges.