Jury Deliberations Continue as Diddy Trial Verdict Deliveries Break on 4 of 5 Charges

NEW YORK — On Tuesday, the jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial announced it reached a verdict on four out of five charges against the hip-hop icon. However, the full decision remained undisclosed while they continued deliberating on the primary accusation: racketeering conspiracy. Prosecutors, Combs’ defense, and Judge Arun Subramanian collectively agreed it was premature to accept a partial verdict, prompting the jury to resume discussions on the unresolved charge. Late Tuesday, the jury communicated its inability to achieve a unanimous agreement on the racketeering conspiracy due to conflicting juror perspectives. Observing the proceedings, Combs appeared downcast, particularly when informed of this setback. Jurors are evaluating claims that Combs exploited his celebrity status to coerce two partners into drug-induced sex sessions. He has pleaded not guilty, asserting his lifestyle has been misrepresented as criminal conduct. Combs faces lengthy imprisonment if convicted on all counts, particularly the intricate racketeering conspiracy charge under RICO statutes.