Diddy Convicted on Prostitution Charges After Cassie Testimony

Sean 'Diddy' Combs was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges but found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, each carrying a potential 10-year sentence. Cassie Ventura, his former girlfriend, was credited for initiating the investigation and gave a four-day testimony describing years of alleged abuse. Ventura's civil lawsuit was settled in 2023, and the subsequent release of surveillance footage showing Diddy assaulting her reinforced the abuse allegations. Public opinion shifted after the financial settlement became public, but Ventura's role was pivotal in bringing the criminal case to trial and inspiring other survivors. Diddy has been in custody since his September 2024 arrest, and his lawyers are seeking bail as he awaits sentencing. The case has fueled wider conversations in the entertainment industry about consent, victimhood, and accountability.