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Sean Combs

American music producer and entrepreneur. A federal jury in Manhattan acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking and convicted him on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution on 2 July 2025. Music producer, performer and founder of Bad Boy Records.

TypePerson
Also known asDiddy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy
JurisdictionUnited States
Matters on record1

Claims and responses

What was Sean Combs charged with federally, what did the jury decide, and what is the status of his sentence and appeal?Yes, liability was determined. Verified 30 October 2026.

Timeline

  1. Indictment unsealed after arrest in New York. matter
  2. Jury acquits on three counts and convicts on two. Bail denied. matter
  3. Sentenced to 50 months in prison. matter
  4. The New York Daily News reports that President Trump said he was not considering a pardon request from Combs. matter
  5. Second Circuit hears argument. matter

Sources for this profile

  1. US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York, Sean Combs Charged In Manhattan Federal Court With Sex Trafficking And Other Federal Offenses
  2. Good Morning America, Sean Combs guilty on 2 of 5 counts, acquitted of racketeering (ABC News)

Profile last verified 30 October 2026. Sean Combs can submit documents or a response through right of reply. Submissions are published as the subject's position and do not change what the records show.