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Exclusive Video: Diddy Bursts into ‘Tears’ in Courtroom as He Is Sent Back to Jail to Await Sentencing on Two Guilty Charges After Shock Split Verdict That Stunned America

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has been ordered back to jail to await sentencing after a dramatic courtroom showdown that delivered a split verdict — clearing him of the most serious charges, but convicting him of two felonies that could land him behind bars for up to 20 years.

The 55-year-old music mogul, who pleaded with the court for mercy and asked to return to Florida to care for his ailing mother, broke down in tears as the verdict was read. Despite being found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking, he was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution — serious charges that shocked the nation nonetheless.

The courtroom, closed to cameras, erupted with emotion as the jury returned its decision after just 13 hours of deliberation. Outside, fans and family members celebrated his partial acquittal — cheering the dismissal of the top charges, which could have resulted in a decades-long sentence.

Combs, who hasn’t been seen in public since his September 2024 arrest, was visibly emotional. He dropped to his knees and prayed as the verdict was announced, overcome by the weight of what lies ahead.

Among the high-profile moments of the trial was the powerful testimony of his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who appeared in court heavily pregnant. Her harrowing accounts of abuse, control, and sexual exploitation were central to the prosecution’s case. She detailed being forced into what were described as “freak offs” — sex acts with male escorts while Combs allegedly watched, directed, and masturbated. Though the infamous video of Combs assaulting her in a California hotel was shown to the jury, he was never formally charged with physical domestic abuse.

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Prosecutors described Diddy as a manipulative and violent figure who operated like a mob boss, using fear and control to maintain a secretive, sex-fueled empire. But ultimately, they failed to convince the jury of the broader criminal conspiracy they alleged — a sweeping racketeering operation involving enablers and fixers that helped facilitate abuse.

Still, the conviction on prostitution charges carries a serious penalty. Combs has already spent the last nine months at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, housed alongside notable inmates like Sam Bankman-Fried and Luigi Mangione. Prosecutors are seeking the maximum 20-year sentence, while Diddy’s defense is fighting for a lesser punishment and has requested his release on a $1 million bond ahead of sentencing.

The courtroom drama was relentless — featuring a surprise appearance by Kanye West, heated exchanges between opposing legal teams, and a loyal group of Diddy supporters showing up daily, wearing shirts reading “Freako Not a RICO.”

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Cassie Ventura’s testimony painted a disturbing picture of a young woman groomed and manipulated from the age of 19. Signed to Bad Boy Records on a 10-album deal, she quickly became entangled in what she described as a nightmare. She told the court about prolonged drug-fueled “freak offs” involving baby oil, escorts, and psychological torment — often recovering from infections and emotional breakdowns between encounters.

She described being beaten, dragged, and stomped on, particularly when she resisted. One video from 2016, shown to the jury, captured Combs dragging her by the hair and kicking her repeatedly. “If I wasn’t smiling the right way,” she said, “he’d tell me to fix my face or watch my mouth — or else.”

Though Ventura and Combs broke up in 2018, she alleges that he raped her during what she thought was a final dinner together. The defense attempted to undermine her credibility by presenting texts she sent after the incident — including messages expressing love and longing — but the jury ultimately appeared divided.

Two male escorts, including one known as “The Punisher,” testified that they were paid thousands of dollars to participate in the sex sessions. One described performing in a Trump hotel room covered in baby oil while Diddy observed. The jury was shown clips of the encounters — material so explicit that it made at least one juror visibly uncomfortable. These clips were not released to the public.

Throughout the trial, prosecutors insisted the case wasn’t about sexual preferences but about coercion, power, and criminal abuse. “This isn’t about what someone likes in the bedroom,” one prosecutor told the jury. “It’s about sex without consent, driven by power and control.”

Diddy’s defense team countered by admitting he was a flawed and “toxic” partner but argued that he was not a criminal. “You’ll see a complicated man,” one attorney said, “but you won’t see a racketeer or a trafficker.”

With the verdict now in, Diddy’s future remains uncertain. A sentencing date has yet to be announced. One thing is clear: the battle isn’t over. As his legal team prepares to argue for leniency, the public remains divided — some celebrating justice served, others still reeling from the revelations of one of music’s most polarizing figures.

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