Jurors say they have reached some verdicts in the high-profile sex-trafficking case of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
After over 12 hours of deliberations a note was passed to Judge Arun Subramanian on Tuesday afternoon, saying the jury was in agreement over counts 2, 3, 4, and 5 – sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution, but remained divided on count 1 – R.I.C.O.
Both prosecution and defense teams indicated they would like jurors to push on to reach verdicts on all counts, but they were later dismissed and will return Wednesday morning.
Earlier, Subramanian swiftly addressed the jury’s concern over the drug distribution element of the racketeering conspiracy charge – a central legal issue in Combs’s case.
It followed another concern raised Monday to Subramanian after he gave legal instructions, about 10 minutes after deliberations began. “We have a juror, number 25, who we are concerned cannot follow your honor's instructions,” it read.
In response, Subramanian urged the jury to continue deliberating and reminded all members of their duty to follow his instructions.
Combs is facing two counts of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution, and one count of racketeering conspiracy. Combs was arrested in September 2024 as federal authorities alleged he threatened, abused, and coerced victims “to fulfill his sexual desires” between 2004 and 2024.
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Full story: Diddy jury reaches a verdict on most counts - but ends deliberations for the day before decision on RICO charge
Tuesday 1 July 2025 23:20 , Kelly RissmanThe jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial reached a decision on most counts after 14 hours of deliberations - but will continue to debate one of the charges on Wednesday.
The jurors have reached a verdict on two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, they told the judge in a note late Tuesday. For the final count — racketeering conspiracy — the jurors said they have “unpersuadable opinions on both sides.”
The panel returned a note at 4:05 p.m. indicating it had reached a verdict on some counts.
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Jury deliberations set to resume Wednesday
01:43 , Katie HawkinsonJury deliberations are set to resume on Wednesday at 9 a.m. local time.
Who are the jurors set to decide Diddy's fate?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 11:52 , James LiddellAs jury deliberations are set to continue for a second day in Sean “Diddy” Combs’s federal sex trafficking trial, here’s a look at the 12 members of the panel tasked with deciding the music mogul’s fate.
Eight men and four women comprise the dozen New Yorkers selected to sit for the trial.
Ranging in age from 30 to 74, the jurors hail from Manhattan, the Bronx, and nearby Westchester County.
Their professions vary widely: from an investment analyst to a massage therapist.
Several of the younger jurors said they listen to hip-hop and R&B music, genres aligned with Combs.
Some of the jurors have said they were familiar with the 2016 surveillance footage of Combs assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway.
Day one of deliberations got off to rocky start as jurors expressed 'concern'
Tuesday 1 July 2025 11:55 , James LiddellEight weeks into the blockbuster trial, the jury finally started to deliberate Monday on the case.
Judge Arun Subramanian spent two hours reading through jury instructions in the morning before the jurors began deliberating at 11.30 a.m.
Just over an hour later, the group sent a note to the judge: “We are concerned that Juror 25 cannot follow your honor’s instructions.”
Subramanian said he was unclear whether “cannot” meant the juror refuses to follow the instructions or cannot understand them.
After giving both sides 10 minutes to propose a response, the judge opted to use the government’s language, telling the panel to keep deliberating and to let him know if the issue persisted.
Kelly Rissman has more:
Question over behavior of Diddy juror throws wrench into deliberations
Jury to deliberate for a second day after failing to reach verdict
Tuesday 1 July 2025 11:59 , James LiddellA jury is set to return to deliberate for a second day inside Manhattan federal court Tuesday at the sex trafficking trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
On Monday, jurors deliberated for five and a half hours without reaching a verdict after receiving instructions on the law from Judge Arun Subramanian.
The 12 New Yorkers on the jury are deciding whether prosecutors have proven sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges during the eight-week-long trial that began in May.
What is Diddy’s life like in jail?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 12:04 , James LiddellSean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul at the center of a bombshell sex trafficking trial in New York, has been behind bars at the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center for nearly 300 days.
Combs, 55, was arrested on September 16, 2024, and faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
While some have described the prison as “hell on Earth,” Katie Hawkinson details what life is like for Combs behind bars:
Judge to address jury's over central legal concern this morning
Tuesday 1 July 2025 12:13 , James LiddellJudge Arun Subramanian is expected to address the jury’s concern over the drug distribution element of the racketeering conspiracy charge – a central legal issue in Combs’s case.
The jury raised the concern near the end of Monday’s deliberations and asked whether an individual can be found responsible for distributing drugs at the behest of someone who asked for them.
Subramanian said he would provide an answer on Tuesday morning.
The government has proposed 10 predicate acts – a specific crime that forms part of a larger criminal pattern – that support the racketeering conspiracy charge.
The jury must unanimously find that at least two of those acts listed were committed to convict Combs of the specific charge.
In sketches: Diddy turns to family and friends as jurors began deliberating
Tuesday 1 July 2025 12:35 , James Liddell
How do jury deliberations work?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 13:00 , James LiddellJudge Arun Subramanian gave instructions to the jurors on Monday before sending them off to deliberate.
The jury of eight men and four women must unanimously decide whether Combs is guilty or not guilty on each count.
Combs is facing two charges of sex trafficking, two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution and a racketeering conspiracy charge. Prosecutors have outlined 10 predicate acts to support the racketeering conspiracy charge and the jury must find that at least two were committed to return a conviction.
All 12 jurors must agree. If jurors don’t reach an agreement, they could come back and say they are deadlocked.
Traditionally, the judge would then encourage them to continue deliberating, but if they can’t reach a consensus, it would be up to the judge to decide whether to declare a mistrial.
Here are the charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Tuesday 1 July 2025 13:25 , James LiddellSean ‘Diddy’ Combs could soon learn his fate in a trial that has accused him of racketeering and sex trafficking.
It comes nearly 10 months after prosecutors in Manhattan initially unveiled a three-count criminal indictment against Combs, accusing him of engaging in transportation for prostitution and conspiracy over more than 17 years.
A jury of 12 is now deliberating the charges against the mogul after hearing seven weeks of testimony in a New York federal courtroom.
Ariana Baio looks at the charges against Diddy and what they mean:
Recap: Here's what happened yesterday
Tuesday 1 July 2025 13:45 , James LiddellA jury of 12 New Yorkers finished their first day of deliberations in the sex-trafficking and racketeering trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday.
After weeks of graphic testimony from dozens of witnesses in Manhattan federal court, including Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, the panel of jurors will decide the music mogul’s fate.
Judge Arun Subramanian instructed jurors on how they should consider the charges against Combs and whether he is guilty or not, in a process known as “charging the jury” on Monday morning. He then sent them back to the jury room for deliberations.
Shortly after, the jury sent a note to the judge, claiming one juror was unable to follow his instructions. Subramanian sent a note back, encouraging jurors to continue deliberating and reminding them of their obligation to follow his instructions.
The jury raised the concern near the end of Monday’s deliberations and asked whether an individual can be found responsible for distributing drugs at the behest of someone who asked for them. Subramanian said he would provide an answer on Tuesday morning
How long could Diddy spend in prison if guilty?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:00 , James LiddellSean “Diddy” Combs is facing two charges of sex trafficking, two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution and a racketeering conspiracy charge.
Combs faces up to life in prison if he is convicted on the racketeering charge.
If he is found guilty of sex trafficking, he faces another statutory minimum sentence of 15 years.
Transportation to engage in prostitution typically carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.
Could a verdict come today?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:21 , James LiddellThis morning marks the second day of jury deliberations, and a key question remains: will jurors reach a verdict today?
On Monday, the jury raised two concerns with the court – a possible early indicator of the challenges they may face in weighing the case.
With testimony from 34 witnesses and a legally complex racketeering charge at its core, the deliberation process may take time. There is no set timeline: deliberations can last anywhere from a few hours to several days (or even longer).
Court clears up jury's question around RICO charge
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:39 , Kelly Rissman, James LiddellJudge Arun Subramanian has addressed the jury’s concern over the drug distribution element of the racketeering conspiracy charge raised towards the end of Monday’s deliberations.
In a note, the jury asked whether an individual can be found responsible for distributing drugs to someone who asked for them.
Subramanian responded this morning that he is sticking with his proposed language around the definition on page 37 of the jury instructions.
While the defense wanted to give jurors a broader legal context around drug offenses, Subramanian, visibly frustrated, replied, “That’s not the question the jury asked.”
“I have an obligation to answer the jury’s question,” he continued. “It would be improper to leave the jury at sea if they asked a direct question.”
Diddy's mom only family member at court today
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:47 , James LiddellWith rows of family and friends packed in behind the defense table yesterday, it’s just Diddy’s mother, Janice Combs, who made the trip to Manhattan federal court this morning.
How has the judge defined drug distribution in RICO-related charge?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 14:53 , James LiddellThe word “distribution” means actual, constructive, or attempted transfer. To distribute simply means to deliver, to pass over, or to hand over something to another person, or to cause it to be delivered, passed on, or handed over to another. Distribution does not require a sale.
Diddy comforts mom as he heads back to cell: 'Just relax'
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:02 , James LiddellThe jury is continuing its second day of deliberations after this morning’s brief court session was adjourned.
Before leaving the courtroom with the marshal, Combs leaned over to his mother in the gallery to alert her he was heading back to his cell.
“Just relax,” Combs told her, according to CNN. “It’s going to be alright.”
Combs also complimented his mother on her green and cream zebra print outfit (picture below).
Everyone tense inside the courtroom
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:45 , Mike BediganThe Independent’s Kelly Rissman reports that everyone seems tense inside the courtroom this morning, as deliberations continue for a second day.
The only family member present in the courtroom today is Diddy’s mom.
We’ll bring you any updates as soon as we have them.
Jury sends judge another note
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:31 , Mike BediganPer CNN, the jury has just sent another note to the judge.
Lawyers for both sides are reentering the courtroom now. We’ll let you know what that’s about when we know.
Jury ask for witness testimony
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:38 , Mike BediganWe know what was in the note.
According to prosecutor Maurene Comey, the jury is asking for transcripts of two witnesses' testimony – though it’s unclear who.
Diddy is back in the room
Tuesday 1 July 2025 15:50 , Mike BediganSean “Diddy” Combs has been brought back into the courtroom, according to Inner City Press.
The mogul is conferring with his lead lawyer Marc Agnifilo.
It comes after the jury delivered their second note to the judge, requesting two witness testimony transcripts.
Jury asking for testimony of Cassie and Daniel Phillips
Tuesday 1 July 2025 16:30 , Mike BediganThe jury is asking for the testimony of Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura as relating to two incidents, one at the Los Angeles InterContinental hotel and one in Cannes.
They are also asking for the testimony of Daniel Phillip, a male stripper who claimed he was forced to have sex with Cassie while the mogul watched.
What did the jury ask for in its second note?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 16:40 , Mike BediganKelly Rissman, in the courtroom, has the exact details of the juror’s note to judge Subramanian:
The are requesting:
1) Cassie’s testimony regarding the intercontinental hotel
2) Cassie testimony regarding the Cannes trip and the events immediately following
3) Cassie testimony regarding interactions/ “freak-offs” with Daniel Phillip
4) Phillip’s testimony about being at the Essex hotel with Cassie
'A freako is not a R.I.C.O' shirts being handed out
Tuesday 1 July 2025 16:50 , Mike BediganSomeone is handing out some... interesting shirts outside the courtroom.
The blue tees are emblazoned with the words “A freako is not a rico.” It’s not hard to guess which side this man is rooting for.
Watch: Diddy's mom arrives in court for second day of deliberations
Tuesday 1 July 2025 17:15 , Mike BediganUpdates from inside the courtroom
Tuesday 1 July 2025 17:47 , Mike BediganKelly Rissman reports that attorneys have now agreed to include Cassie’s testimony from March 3 to 8 2016 – shortly after the incident at the LA INterContinental hotel.
Judge Subramanian has also allowed the defense’s suggestion to include Cassie’s Instagram post from 2024 after the hotel footage came out via CNN.
Diddy’s sons have now arrived to support their father in court.
Abuser, cheater, charmer: Diddy’s trial revealed the many faces of the ‘freak-off’-loving impresario
Tuesday 1 July 2025 18:10 , Mike BediganFor many criminal defendants, courtroom reveals boil down to a nice business suit, occasional facial expressions and few words being uttered in public.
For Sean “Diddy” Combs, it’s not that simple.
Kelly Rissman, who has been at court every day, looks at the many faces of the music mogul, that have emerged during his high-profile trial:
What is Diddy’s life like in jail?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 18:35 , Mike BediganSean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul at the center of a bombshell sex trafficking trial in New York, has been behind bars for nearly 300 days.
Combs, 55, was arrested on September 16, 2024 and faces charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. The music mogul’s weeks-long trial has centered around the testimony of women who described years of physical and sexual abuse by Combs.
But what conditions is he living in while awaiting the jurors’ verdict?
Katie Hawkinson investigates:
In pictures: Diddy in the courtroom as jurors deliberate
Tuesday 1 July 2025 20:42 , Mike BediganJury has been deliberating for over 12 hours
Tuesday 1 July 2025 21:13 , Mike BediganThe jury has now been deliberating for over 12 hours.
Deliberations in the Diddy trial began at around 11.30 a.m. yesterday and they left around 5 p.m. ET.
They began again today at 9 a.m.
Since then they have sent several notes to the judge, though we’re still waiting to hear back about an official verdict.
Diddy brought back in for new juror note
Tuesday 1 July 2025 21:24 , Mike BediganSean Combs has been brought back into court, after jurors sent another note to the judge.
BREAKING: Jury reaches verdicts on some counts
Tuesday 1 July 2025 21:39 , Mike BediganJurors in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs have reached verdicts on some counts, but not all.
A note passed to the judge at at 4:05 p.m. read “we have reached a verdict on Counts 2, 3, 4 and 5. We are unable to reach a verdict on Count 1 as we have jurors on each side. How should be respond?” per Inner City Press.
Both sides wish for jurors to keep deliberating
Tuesday 1 July 2025 21:46 , Mike BediganBoth the prosecution and defense want the jurors to keep deliberating, after reaching verdicts on some counts.
Agreements have been reached on counts 2, 3, 4 and 5 (sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution), however jurors remain on count 1 – R.I.C.O.
Diddy’s lead attorney Marc Agnifilo said the defense would like the judge to bring out the jury to instruct them to continue deliberating.
The judge has offered to give jurors a modified Allen charge – essentially ordering them to continue but with modified wording if necessary.
Diddy 'does not look happy' as we wait for possible verdicts
Tuesday 1 July 2025 21:58 , Mike BediganPer Inner City Press, everyone in the courtroom is sitting waiting.
From outside the courthouse
Tuesday 1 July 2025 22:00 , Mike BediganThe Independent’s Ariana Baio is outside the courthouse as we wait for further information about verdicts:
It is rainy and hot and there are tons of people buzzing about.
Recap: the charges agains Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Tuesday 1 July 2025 22:07 , Mike BediganHere’s a reminder of the five counts against Sean “Diddy” Combs:
Count one: Racketeering conspiracy
Count two: Sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion
Count three: Transportation to engage in prostitution
Count four: Sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion
Count five: Transportation to engage in prostitution
According to a note sent to the judge by jurors on Tuesday, decisions have been reached on all counts apart from count one.
Picture: Chaotic scenes outside court
Tuesday 1 July 2025 22:11 , Ariana Baio.jpg)
What is an Allen Charge?
Tuesday 1 July 2025 22:18 , Mike BediganThe prosecution has asked for a modified Allen charge to be given to the jury.
An Allen charge is an instruction given by a judge when they say they can't reach a verdict on one or more counts of an indictment.
The charge instructs the jurors to go back and keep trying because no future jury would be in a better position to make a decision.
Jurors to return tomorrow to continue deliberations
Tuesday 1 July 2025 22:32 , Mike BediganJurors will return tomorrow to attempt to reach a verdict on the final count in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Judge Arun Subramanian had asked the jurors to continue deliberating today, but they decided they were done for the day.
Watch: Scene outside of courthouse as jury reaches verdict on some counts in Diddy trial
Tuesday 1 July 2025 22:45 , Mike BediganDiddy looks miserable as jurors dismissed
Tuesday 1 July 2025 22:55 , Mike BediganPer Kelly Rissman, live in the courtroom:
Diddy looked miserable as we waited for the note to be read. His head drooped and (attorney) Brian Steel put his hand on his shoulder.
Combs tells children mother: 'I’ll be alright'
Tuesday 1 July 2025 23:05 , Mike BediganBefore being escorted out of the courtroom on Tuesday afternoon, Sean “Diddy” Combs turned to whisper to his six adult children seated in the second row behind him.
Per CNN, he also leaned over again to his mother and told her, “I’ll be alright. Love you.”
Jury deliberations will continue tomorrow.
Abuser, cheater, charmer: Diddy’s trial revealed the many faces of the ‘freak-off’-loving impresario
Tuesday 1 July 2025 23:46 , Kelly RissmanFor many criminal defendants, courtroom reveals boil down to a nice business suit, occasional facial expressions and few words being uttered in public.
For Sean “Diddy” Combs, it’s not that simple.
Keep reading:
ICYMI: Judge urges jury to 'keep an open mind'
Wednesday 2 July 2025 00:06 , Katie HawkinsonBefore he dismissed the jury earlier today, Judge Arun Subramanian urged them to “keep an open mind” when they resume deliberations on Wednesday morning.
This comes after the jurors revealed they reached a verdict on four out of the five counts against Sean “Diddy” Combs. However, the jurors said they have yet to reach a verdict on the fifth count — racketeering conspiracy — because they have “unpersuadable opinions on both sides.”
What is Diddy’s life like in jail?
Wednesday 2 July 2025 00:50 , Katie HawkinsonSean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul at the center of a bombshell sex trafficking trial in New York, has been behind bars for nearly 300 days.
Combs has spent the last nine months at the notorious Metropolitan Detention Center in New York City. The prison, which has been described as “hell on Earth,” has held several high-profile individuals. Accused United Healthcare CEO shooter Luigi Mangione is being held there, and so was disgraced crypto founder Sam Bankman-Fried until March.
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Here are the charges against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
01:11 , Ariana BaioSean “Diddy” Combs could soon learn his fate in a trial that has accused him of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Here’s what the charges against Diddy are and what they mean:
