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What happened to Diddy yesterday?

Asked 15 hours ago

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but was acquitted of more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. Despite the partial acquittal, the judge denied his request for bail, citing his history of violence and the inability to guarantee he would not pose a danger if released. Diddy will remain in custody until sentencing and now faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail after split verdict
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CBS News
20 hours ago
Sean "Diddy" Combs denied bail after split verdict

There was a question whether Combs would walk free, but instead he will remain in jail until sentencing after the judge denied his request for bail, citing mandatory incarceration under the Bail Reform Act due to his convictions.

Diddy denied bail, avoids life in prison
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CBC News
1 day ago
Diddy denied bail, avoids life in prison

Sean Diddy Combs was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but not guilty on more serious counts of racketeering and sex trafficking. His lawyers were pleased, but the judge denied bail, citing his history of violence and the risk he could pose if released. Combs now faces a maximum of 20 years in prison.

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