By: Michael Jacobs, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Hip Hop Music News
NEW YORK, NY — (July 1, 2025) — After weeks of dramatic testimony and high-stakes courtroom revelations, jurors in the federal criminal trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have reached a unanimous verdict on all counts except for the “racketeering conspiracy.”count.
According to courtroom sources, both prosecutors and the defense team have urged the judge to instruct the jury to continue deliberating, rather than declaring a hung count. Diddy’s lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, has confirmed that legal teams are working on the language of that instruction.
Charges Facing Sean “Diddy” Combs
Combs, 55, is facing five federal charges including:
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1 count of racketeering conspiracy (Count 1 – undecided)
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2 counts of sex trafficking
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2 counts of transportation to engage in prostitution
If convicted on the most serious charges, Combs could face life in federal prison — a stunning fall for one of the most influential figures in hip hop and business.
New York on Edge as the Case Hangs in the Balance
The federal trial, unfolding in New York City, has sparked nationwide attention and drawn intense scrutiny across the music industry. Legal analysts say Count 1 — the racketeering charge — ties together the entire structure of alleged criminal conduct. A hung jury on that count could trigger additional proceedings or even a retrial.
Stay with JRL CHARTS Hip Hop Music News for continuing updates on the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial as this breaking story develops.
