Jury Reaches Partial Verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Trial Amid Ongoing Deliberations

 On July 1, 2025, a Los Angeles federal jury reached a partial verdict in the high-profile trial of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, charged with racketeering, sex trafficking, and fraud related to his Bad Boy Entertainment empire. 

The jury, after 10 days of deliberation, convicted Combs on two of five fraud counts, involving $50 million in misappropriated funds, but remains deadlocked on racketeering and trafficking charges, which allege coercion of 20 victims over a decade. Prosecutors presented 1,000 pages of evidence, including financial records and testimonies, while Combs’ defense, costing $10 million, claims consensual relationships and legitimate business dealings.

The trial, drawing 500,000 daily viewers, has spotlighted Combs’ $1 billion fortune, with 60% tied to music and fashion. A guilty verdict on remaining charges could lead to 20 years in prison, impacting employees at Bad Boy. 

The partial verdict, announced after 50 hours of deliberation, follows a 2024 arrest linked to a $100 million lawsuit by former associates. The court, presided over by Judge Carla Freeman, scheduled further deliberations for July 15, with a mistrial possible if no consensus is reached, affecting 70% of Combs’ ongoing projects.