Jury Deliberates Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges Against Sean Combs in Manhattan Trial
Jury Deliberates Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges Against Sean Combs in Manhattan Trial

Jury Deliberates Sex Trafficking, Racketeering Charges Against Sean Combs in Manhattan Trial

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Sean Combs, the founder of Bad Boy Entertainment, is on trial in Manhattan facing charges including sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation for prostitution, all of which he denies. The jury of eight men and four women began deliberations after nearly two months of testimony, including accounts from two former girlfriends who allege coercion into illegal sex acts, which Combs' defense counters as consensual encounters. The prosecution portrayed Combs as a domineering figure running a criminal enterprise, while the defense acknowledged domestic abuse but denied the trafficking and racketeering charges. Early in deliberations, the jury raised concerns about one juror's ability to follow instructions, though the judge ordered the jury to continue its work. The jury later sought clarification on the drug trafficking charge, indicating ongoing debate on specific counts, and a verdict remains pending. If convicted on all charges, Combs faces a potential sentence ranging from 15 years to life in federal prison.

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