a major development in the federal case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, jurors have reportedly reached a verdict on 4 out of the 5 criminal counts. The one charge holding up a full decision? Count 1: Racketeering; the centerpiece of the government’s case.
According to court sources, the jury foreperson sent a note to the judge revealing a deadlock on the racketeering charge, with jurors split on both sides and unsure how to proceed. This count is critical, as it ties together a string of serious allegations.
The racketeering charge includes alleged predicate acts such as:Kidnapping,1.arson, bribery, witness tampering, forced labor, sex trafficking, transportation for the purpose of prostitution, distribution of drugs.
These alleged offenses form the backbone of the federal case that’s rocked the music industry and tarnished one of hip-hop’s most iconic names.
At this point, all eyes are on the judge’s next move; whether to declare a mistrial on Count 1, push for continued deliberations, or accept a partial verdict.