Diddy was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges today and was found guilty on two lesser charges of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution. The verdict is seen as a victory for Combs, who was cleared of the most serious charges against him. His defense team opted not to call witnesses before resting. The judge is yet to decide if Combs will be released pending sentencing. What does the sentencing process look like? Diddy’s attorneys will ask for his release considering the time served, and the prosecution will likely ask for closer to the maximum recommendation of 10 years per count which would be 20 years total.
From there, a probation department will review the case and make a recommendation based on various factors, including the fact that this is the first time he has been convicted of this type of charge and his behavior behind bars. “The judge is really limited in those sentencing guidelines. There’s discretion up to that 10 years, but they’re going to use those guidelines in order to really pin down what would be appropriate under the circumstances. Outside the courtroom, critics and supporters clash over the verdict.