Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was found not guilty of sex-trafficking and racketeering on Wednesday

Music mogul was has also been acquitted of sex trafficking of his ex-girlfriends Cassie Ventura and ‘Jane’

Combs was convicted of two counts under the federal Mann Act for transporting people, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in prostitution

Washington jury acquitted Combs of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges

These were related to allegations that he used his money, power and frightening physical force to manipulate his girlfriends into hundreds of drug-fueled sex marathons with the men

He faced a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted of racketeering and 15 years on each count of sex trafficking

Prosecutors have asked for a total 20 years sentence for convictions on two lesser charges

Defense lawyers asked the judge to release Combs on a $1million bond so he can await sentencing in his Miami home 

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was found not guilty of sex-trafficking and racketeering on Wednesday 

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was found not guilty of sex-trafficking and racketeering on Wednesday. 
The music mogul, 55, was been charged with two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, one count of racketeering and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
Combs faced a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted of racketeering. On the charge of sex trafficking, he faced up to 15 years for each count.
Ultimately he was acquitted of all three of the top charges.

He has also been acquitted of sex trafficking of his ex-girlfriends Cassie Ventura and ‘Jane’

The jury of eight men and four women acquitted Combs of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, related to allegations that he used his money, power and frightening physical force to manipulate his girlfriends into hundreds of drug-fueled sex marathons with the men.
Conviction for the music industry stalwart was on the lesser counts under the federal Mann Act for transporting people, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in prostitution.
Lesser charges, but felonies no less, with each count carrying a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison. 

Combs faced a sentence of up to life in prison if convicted of racketeering and 15 years on each count of sex trafficking

Prosecutors signaled that will ask for a 20-year sentence for the convictions. The judge would decide the sentencing and whether they run concurrently.
Defense attorneys requested the court release Combs on a $1million bond so he can await sentencing in his Miami home.
The judge said he will decide on the release after giving time for the prosecution and defense to submit letters with their arguments, which are due by 1pm EST. 

Music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was found not guilty of sex-trafficking and racketeering on Wednesday

Diddy has been found not guilty of the most serious charge against him – racketeering conspiracy.
He has also been acquitted of sex trafficking of his ex-girlfriends Cassie Ventura and ‘Jane.’
Prosecution star witness, Ventura went through weeks of harrowing testimony as she alleged that she was coerced into marathon ‘freak off’ sexual performances during her relationship with Combs.
During her testimony, Ventura – who was heavily pregnant as she took the stand – claimed that Combs often beat and abused her during their 11-year relationship.
Ventura, the prosecution’s star witness, went through weeks of gut-wrenching testimony as she alleged that she was coerced into marathon ‘freak off’ sexual performances during her relationship with Combs.
During her testimony, Ventura – who was heavily pregnant as she took the stand – claimed that Combs often beat and abused her during their 11-year relationship.

Pregnant Cassie Ventura, the prosecution’s star witness, went through weeks of harrowing testimony. She testified that she was coerced into marathon ‘freak off’ sexual performances during her relationship with Combs

At the end of trial Ventura watched from afar as he was acquitted on the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Shocked celebrities reacted as rapper is found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Hollywood is reeling after the stunning verdict was announced in Washington on Wednesday.
acquitting Combs of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, despite harrowing testimony about alleged sexual abuse, forced drug binges, at the infamous soirees dubbed ‘freak offs.’