P. Diddy acquitted for sex trafficking but found guilty of transporting for prostitution purposes
On Wednesday, July 2, 2025, the Criminal Court in Manhattan found rapper P. Diddy guilty of transporting people for the purpose of prostitution, but acquitted him of charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy, which could have resulted in a life sentence.
SUMMARY
After several weeks of hearings marked by intense testimonies and confrontations, American rapper Sean Combs, aka P. Diddy, was found guilty by the Criminal Court in Manhattan of transporting people for the purpose of prostitution. On the other hand, he was found not guilty of charges of sex trafficking and criminal conspiracy.
Sean Combs was prosecuted for organizing “freak-offs”, sexual marathons involving women he allegedly manipulated or forced. Among the plaintiffs were his ex-partner Cassie, a singer, and another former partner, identified under the pseudonym “Jane”.
The prosecutors accused the rapper of orchestrating a criminal network designed to satisfy his sexual desires, claiming that the victims were often drugged and forced into acts under psychological and financial pressure. According to prosecutor Christy Slavik, P. Diddy did not accept refusal and imposed his total control over his partners.
A High-Stakes Trial
The defense lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, argued that Cassie and the other participants had acted of their own free will, invoking his client’s “polyamorous” lifestyle and rejecting the idea of a coercive system.
The jurors did not support the most serious charges of sex trafficking and conspiracy, but found that P. Diddy was guilty of transporting people for the purpose of prostitution. This decision comes after an intense legal and media battle, during which the artist’s lawyers sought to discredit the witnesses and demonstrate the absence of explicit coercion.
The trial drew national attention, particularly because of the notoriety of Sean Combs and the extent of the charges, mixing sexual scandal and alleged criminal organization.
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