Diddy (Sean Combs) will receive his court-ordained penalty on October 3rd.

Diddy (Sean Combs) will receive his court-ordained penalty on October 3rd.

In a high-profile trial that garnered worldwide attention, music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty by a New York jury of two counts related to prostitution. The multi-week trial, which centered around charges related to prostitution, did not result in convictions for conspiracy for organized crime or human trafficking.

The jury, consisting of eight men and four women, deliberated for over 13 hours before announcing the verdict. The trial involved allegations of severe sexual and physical abuse, which were testified by several women. The prosecution accused Combs of exploiting, threatening, and coercing women for years.

For the prostitution-related offenses, Combs faces up to 20 years in prison, though he is not expected to receive the maximum sentence. Legal experts suggest that his sentence could range from 21 to 27 months, or around two years, given sentencing guidelines. The sentencing hearing has been scheduled for October 3, and any sentence will include credit for time already served, which will be just over a year by then.

The more serious charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and conspiracy for organized crime were dismissed. Observers consider the verdict the best possible outcome for Combs, short of an acquittal. Combs' legal team has not yet indicated whether he will appeal the conviction.

During the trial, Combs remained in custody. The charges against him included exploitation, threats, and coercion of women. The trial, which gained widespread media attention, resulted in a guilty verdict for two counts related to prostitution.

The trial, which was of significant duration, saw several women testify about years of severe sexual and physical abuse. The New York prosecution brought these allegations to light. Despite the guilty verdict, Combs will not face the potential life-in-prison sentences associated with the more serious charges.

Judge Arun Subramanian set the sentencing date for October 3. Several US media outlets reported the court's announcement of the sentencing date. Combs' legal team has not yet commented on whether they will seek a lesser sentence or appeal the conviction.

The jury's verdict, handed down after intense deliberations, found entertainment figure Sean 'Diddy' Combs guilty of two counts related to prostitution following a high-profile trial. Amidst allegations of severe sexual and physical abuse, which were testified by several women, general-news outlets reported that the more serious charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and crime-and-justice offenses such as conspiracy for organized crime were dismissed.

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