Trial against Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs ⚖️
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TaraDeS — 9 months ago(July 04, 2025 07:38 PM)
Alternate Juror says Hotel Video didn't play Big Part
The hip-hop mogul was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy.
But found guilty on prostitution charges.
Sean Combs is relieved about the verdict.
An alternate juror in Sean Combs‘ criminal sex trafficking and racketeering trial has spoken out following the mogul’s acquittal on the more serious charges, saying the footage of Combs attacking Casandra
"Cassie"
Ventura at the InterContinental Hotel did not weigh too heavily in the context of the charges.
Alternate Juror understood the Verdicts
"I mean, it was a very bad video,"
the 37-year-old man, who works at the United Nations in the counter-terrorism office, told CNN anchor Laura Coates on Thursday. But Combs
"wasn’t charged with domestic violence"
.
The man, who CNN declined to give the full name of, said he would’ve likely reached the same conclusion as the eight men and four women who decided Combs’ fate.
"I understood the final verdict," he said.
"I took a copious amount of notes, overall 350 pages worth of notes…and looking back at the evidence, I probably would have reached the same conclusion as the other jurors…I think there was always a little bit of doubt."
On Wednesday morning, Combs dropped to his knees in prayer after he was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and the sex trafficking of Ventura and Combs’ girlfriend
"Jane"
. The
Bad Boy Entertainment
founder escaped a life sentence, but he still faces prison time after being found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Statements about the “Freak-Off” Videos
Although the juror was not part of the group that deliberated, he was the first member of the jury pool, which included six alternates, who shared their thoughts after sitting through eight weeks of grueling testimony from 34 witnesses. He also spoke about the sealed
freak-off
videos of Combs’ girlfriends having sex with male escorts. Both prosecutors from the Southern District of New York and Combs’ high-powered defense team played the explicit videos, but the man said, each side showed different tapes.
Tripping over his words when trying to describe the explicit videos, the man said, they were riveting but some portions were tame.
"They were very graphic, but I think overall, it was looking at it from one side,"
the man offered.
"It was definitely riveting and eye-opening."
However, he seemed to contradict himself a few seconds later when he said some videos, while depicting sexual activity, didn’t show anything too graphic.
"It didn’t seem forced,”
he added.
"It was actually, like pretty tame. It was just much rubbing oil."
Allegations of Coercion and Drugs
Prosecutors claimed, Combs coerced his girlfriends Ventura and Jane to participate in
freak-offs
, where the women would have sex with male escorts while Combs masturbated and filed the encounters. Both women testified they often felt obligated to perform during these days-long sex marathons, taking mood-changing drugs to dissociate from the experience. (Combs denied the allegations.)
Further Developments
Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center awaiting sentencing. A hearing on his sentencing is scheduled for Tuesday, July 08. His team has requested an expedited sentencing, as they plan to push for a minimum sentence for the one-time billionaire.
Speaking to members of the press following the verdict, Combs’ lead attorney Marc Agnifilo said they weren’t
"nearly done fighting"
in the case.
"We’re not going to stop until he walks out of prison a free man to his family."
https://www.rollingstone.de/sean-combs-juror-ueber-den-einfluss-des-hotelvideos-auf-das-urteil-3029401/
July 04, 2025
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/sean-diddy-combs-alternate-juror-cassie-hotel-video-1235377382/
July 03, 2025
The reserve juror didn't
"contradict himself"
, but simply described his impressions and very accurately presented the legal situation in this criminal case.
Many are disappointed with the verdicts, but seem to forget that it's not the task of the criminal court to decide on Combs' poor character. And as this alternate juror pointed out, Combs wasn't charged in this trial for beating up his girlfriend in the hotel hallway.
Combs isn't off the hook. The fact that he has to remain in jail until his sentencing next Tuesday speaks volumes. -
TaraDeS — 8 months ago(July 16, 2025 10:19 PM)
Before Sentencing, Sean "Diddy" Combs participates in Prison Therapy.
Diddy is already attempting to rehabilitate himself – he's enrolling in self-improvement programs
while in federal lockup to address his drug use and violence against women.
Combs in prison.
Sources close to the situation tell TMZ … Diddy is in the STOP Program, a course the feds offer inmates focused on preventing sexual assault, domestic and dating violence. We're also told he is undergoing therapy, and is in the Dr. Harry K. Wexler drug abuse program. Our sources say Diddy is using the programs to work hard on bettering himself – and one source called it his path toward redemption.
Of course, cynics might say there's a different motivation. Diddy's federal trial featured lots of testimony about domestic abuse against Cassie and Jane … as well as his rampant use of drugs like Molly. It's not uncommon for convicted individuals to enter various programs to show the judge they're serious about rehabilitation ahead of sentencing. We're told he actually started the drug treatment before his arrest last year, and he's continued while behind bars.
Judge rejected Bail
Diddy dealt federal prosecutors a major loss when he was found not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges … but the jury nailed him on the 2 lesser charges for prostitution.
After the verdict, his lawyers filed a motion to release him on bail until sentencing. The judge denied this request, apparently citing Combs'
"violent past"
as the primary reason for him remaining behind bars.
As reported, Diddy's sentencing will go down on October 03, 2025.
Prosecutors recommended a 4-year sentence, but it will be up to Judge Arun Subramanian.
https://www.tmz.com/2025/07/15/diddy-therapy-drug-use-domestic-violence/
https://www.n-tv.de/leute/Sean-Diddy-Combs-nimmt-an-Gefaengnis-Therapien-teil-article25902981.html
July 16, 2025
When I look at the reason for denying bail, the judge may go even beyond the prosecutor's suggestion.
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TaraDeS — 8 months ago(July 30, 2025 07:50 AM)
$50 Million Bail
Sean "Diddy" Combs wants to be released from Prison
Since autumn, Sean Combs is behind bars.
Following a sex offense trial, he's scheduled to receive his sentence in October.
But he wants to be released beforehand.
Sean "Diddy" Combs
….
….
https://www.t-online.de/unterhaltung/stars/id_100844208/sean-diddy-combs-anwaelte-bieten-50-millionen-fuer-haftentlassung.html
July 29, 2025
Nobody likes being in prison.
Some tough
'bros'
claim the opposite and others it's like in a hotel.
Both not true.
But for safety reasons, I recommend that the
'good daddy'
stays in prison.
And less so because of the actual risk of escape. ☻ -
TaraDeS — 8 months ago(August 02, 2025 06:35 AM)
Diddy’s Lawyer on a Trump Pardon, Why Sean Combs Should Be Freed From Jail and
His ‘Beautiful’ Prison Essays: ‘He Hasn’t Been Outside Since September’
https://variety.com/2025/music/news/diddy-lawyer-trump-pardon-prison-experience-1236476565/
August 01, 2025
Yah yah, with POTUS $Trump all will become beautiful. -
TaraDeS — 8 months ago(August 05, 2025 03:53 AM)
50 Million Bail rejected - Sean "Diddy" Combs remains behind Bars
USA rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs is expected to receive his sentence in early October.
His lawyers offered $50 million bail so he can be placed on house arrest until then.
The justice system remains harsh.
Sean "Diddy" Combs must remain in prison until his sentence is announced, scheduled for early October. The judge in New York denied the rapper's early release from a New York prison.
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https://www.n-tv.de/leute/Sean-Diddy-Combs-bleibt-hinter-Gittern-article25944921.html
August 05, 2025
Correct decision.
It remains exciting whether the judge will stick with the prosecutor's request for 4 years.
The judge could go beyond that. -
TaraDeS — 7 months ago(August 20, 2025 06:51 AM)
Kin liability or just exaggerated yellow press?
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-15015379/sean-diddy-combs-daughters-kicked-rollercoaster-rude-act.html
August 20, 2025
The DailyMail video
is better, but I like this start picture. 
Diddy Twins Drama
DIDDY'S DAUGHTERS JESSIE & D'LILA COMBS KICKED OUT OF ROLLERCOASTER
…Ohhhhhh!
Happy Humpday!
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TaraDeS — 7 months ago(August 20, 2025 08:54 AM)
Cannablis$ August 20, 2025 09:48 AM
Member since January 21, 2020
There is only one p in raper Wu, you are chinese you should be good at spelling.
You know very well, that I'm also the OP
Wu Ming
, dear Tommy
"Dane"
.
Don't think too much about the song
…I was just in the mood for it.
Die Fantastischen Vier
Mit freundlichen Grüßen -
TaraDeS — 7 months ago(August 23, 2025 11:39 AM)
Sean Combs doesn't deserve a new Trial
Sean "Diddy" Combs doesn't deserve a new trial because “there was more than a sufficient basis” to support his conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, federal prosecutors argued in a new court filing overnight, submitted in response to a July 31 defense motion requesting acquittal or a new trial.
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https://abcnews.go.com/US/sean-combs-deserve-new-trial-prosecutors-argue/story?id=124840957
August 21, 2025
Of course, Comb's lawyers try everything they can to get him out of prison.
They're paid well for it.
There's really no reason for a new trial.
Perhaps Comb's lawyers only motivate the judge to go
WAY BEYOND
the 4 years. -
TaraDeS — 6 months ago(September 17, 2025 11:03 AM)
Sean "Diddy" Combs’ $61.5 Million Los Angeles 'Freak Off' Mansion in Photos
Sean "Diddy" Combs listed his sprawling Los Angeles mansion for sale for $61.5 million in September 2024 — days before he was arrested on sex trafficking charges, which he has since been cleared of.
The 10-bedroom, 13-bathroom property remained on the market throughout Diddy's trial, during which he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
https://www.realtor.com/news/celebrity-real-estate/sean-diddy-combs-freak-off-mansion-photos-gallery/
September 16, 2025
Owner in need of money, California fires…
Let's start with $20 Million. -
TaraDeS — 6 months ago(September 27, 2025 06:31 AM)
"Diddy" teaches Fellow Inmates Business Skills and how to be more like him
Ahead of the mogul’s sentencing on prostitution charges next week, his lawyers submitted
a description and curriculum for the course he created,
"Free Game With Diddy"
.
Sean Combs performing in London in 2023.
Sean “Diddy” Combs spent a chunk of his time in jail over the past year instructing his fellow inmates in the ways of business management, entrepreneurship and how to be more like Sean “Diddy” Combs.
A description and curriculum for the course, dubbed
"Free Game With Diddy"
, was submitted to the court this week, along with testimonials from Combs’ students and a positive evaluation of the class from the jail’s Unit Counselor. All of this was sent to Judge Arun Subramanian as Combs’ lawyers work to secure their client the most lenient sentence possible following his conviction on two felony prostitution charges.
As they assured the judge in their letter of Combs’ course:
"Notably, the evaluation acknowledges Mr. Combs as a tutor, gives him the highest possible ratings and concludes with 'excellent class, keep up the great work.' Furthermore, as stated in our sentencing memorandum, this course has had a substantial impact on fellow inmates."
"Free Game With Diddy"
is described as a
"six-week educational program designed to equip participants with essential skills in business management, entrepreneurship and personal development.”
And Combs chose to impart this knowledge by essentially talking about himself.
"The course offers exclusive insights into the journey of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, tracing his rise from humble beginnings to becoming a globally recognized icon and influential business mogul,"
the description reads.
"Through firsthand accounts and real-world experiences drawn from Mr. Combs’ corporate endeavors and entrepreneurial ventures, the program provides a unique perspective on navigating and succeeding in the business world."
Meanwhile, the class outline is a bullet point list of corporate-speak and cliché.
"Successful People Do What Unsuccessful People Won’t Do,"
states one header, beneath which are listed three follow-up criteria (two of which, go figure, have to do with managing one’s ego):
"Never be embarrassed — No ego"; "Out Work the Competition"; "Ego — the conscious self/extreme."
Other classes had names such as
"Just Do It,"
in which Combs talked about short-term goals and making plans (
"How much?" "How long?"
); and
"Time Waits for No Man,"
where the importance of deadlines were discussed. Another bullet point —
"You can make money but you can’t make time"
— finds Combs ostensibly expounding on the parable.
The most dense class topic was
"The Marathon 26.2,"
with sub-topics including:
"Nothing happens overnight", "Trust the process", "What does success look like", "Heavy is the head", "The price of success"
and
“Success — Responsibility”
. Combs even taught a bonus class called
"Can’t Stop Won’t Stop"
with the sub-topics aptly listed simply as:
"Don’t stop"
and
"Never give up"
.
Now, none of this is to suggest that Combs, who was genuinely one of the most successful music producers and businessmen of the past 30 years, doesn’t have a wealth of knowledge on the subject at hand. But when one of the key class assignments is "
Write an essay which incorporates lessons learned from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ journey, personal insights gained throughout the program and methods of achieving long term goals"
— that might raise questions we’re not exactly convinced Combs’ courses on the ego will sufficiently address.
The course does not appear to mention any of Combs’ non-business history or lessons or lack thereof, learned. Following CNN’s airing of Combs’ beating of ex-girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel room, Combs claimed to have hit
"rock bottom"
in a video he posted to social media.
"Had to go into therapy, go into rehab, had to ask God for his mercy and grace."
However, as a Rolling Stone investigation in January revealed, Combs’ allegedly remained sexually abusive, volatile and wildly manipulative long after the 2016 hotel assault.
Something about
"Free Game With Diddy"
— with its towering, charismatic central figure imparting wisdom at once specific and vague — feels like self-help guru crossed with career coach mixed with just a dash of multi-level marketing. Nevertheless, Combs’ charges had nothing but rave reviews for their tutor.
"Because of this class I have a purpose, something to look forward to every day,"
one inmate wrote, while another stated,
"He has showed us that it is the little adjustments to our everyday lives that add up to a big change."
Others highlighted the way Combs stressed the importance realistic goals, creating a successful plan, and putting one’s
"pride aside"
.
"Even behind bars and with limited resources I have witnessed this man do magical things,"
one inmate and student wrote.
"In a place of segregation I have seen Mr. Combs bring unity to all races and ethnics groups no matter th -
TaraDeS — 6 months ago(October 03, 2025 07:50 PM)
It's unlikely that a sentence will be announced today.
This can be a preview:
Judge hinted earlier today at Length of Sean "Diddy" Combs' Prison Sentence
Earlier today, Judge Arun Subramanian hinted at how much prison time he'll give Sean "Diddy" Combs on the two prostitution convictions.
The judge said he's calculated a sentencing range from 70 to 87 months.
That's a window of a little less than
6 years up to a little more than seven
.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/03/us-news/sean-diddy-combs-sentencing-live-updates-reactions-more/
October 03, 2025