Diddy found guilty

Wednesday, July 2, 2025

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A federal jury has convicted Sean 'Diddy' Combs on prostitution-related charges; Bryan Kohberger faces life in prison after pleading guilty to the murders of four University of Idaho students; and House Republicans are preparing to vote on Trump's 'beautiful' megabill

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The Big Question 

Prosecutors accused Diddy of being part of a vast conspiracy to fulfill his sexual desires. They described how he coerced women to fulfill his sexual whims and transported them to various locations to participate in "freak offs."

Those accusations were all heard in federal court and there have been no state charges – yet. The Independent spoke to several attorneys about what else, if anything, Combs can be tried for – and whether the charges could be federal or state, criminal or civil.

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Cassie Ventura's lawyer reacts after Diddy found guilty of prostitution charges

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