Sean "Diddy" Combs, the music mogul, was acquitted of the most serious charges against him—sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy—following a two-month trial in New York. However, a jury found him guilty of two counts related to the transportation of individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution. The verdict, delivered on July 2, 2025, has left Combs in custody, with his request for bail denied, as he awaits sentencing.

The trial brought to light alarming accounts from former staff members, painting a picture of a volatile and unpredictable boss. Among them, Phil Pines, a senior executive assistant from 2019-2021, and an assistant named Ethan (whose name was changed for his safety), provided detailed testimonies. They described