The Sean 'Diddy' Combs Trial: Unraveling the Curious Case of Baby Oil

I'm not paying attention to the trial outside of here and random social media posts, but I'm not really seeing any solid evidence against him regarding the charges he is actually facing (from OP: Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, and two counts of transporting for prostitution – all felonies.)

And a lot of the accusations of criminal behavior he's not being charged with, like the firebombed car, is getting a lot of testimony that's basically saying a car a damaged and I believe it was him.

I'm not saying he is innocent of anything, but is there any actual evidence supporting the actual charges or is this trial just being used to shame him? Or is he actually being charged with additional offenses and it just hasn't been mentioned?
 
I'm not paying attention to the trial outside of here and random social media posts, but I'm not really seeing any solid evidence against him regarding the charges he is actually facing (from OP: Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking by force, and two counts of transporting for prostitution – all felonies.)

And a lot of the accusations of criminal behavior he's not being charged with, like the firebombed car, is getting a lot of testimony that's basically saying a car a damaged and I believe it was him.

I'm not saying he is innocent of anything, but is there any actual evidence supporting the actual charges or is this trial just being used to shame him? Or is he actually being charged with additional offenses and it just hasn't been mentioned?
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I fully knew this layup was coming, but how about an answer?
And a lot of the accusations of criminal behavior he's not being charged with, like the firebombed car, is getting a lot of testimony that's basically saying a car a damaged and I believe it was him.

Racketeering conspiracy, also known as RICO conspiracy, involves a criminal agreement to engage in multiple unlawful activities as part of a criminal enterprise.

The firebombed car would be part of the charges related to establishing the racketeering conspiracy. This also helps establish a pattern of his behavior and demonstrates how he exerts control over others.
 
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I'm not saying he is innocent of anything, but is there any actual evidence supporting the actual charges or is this trial just being used to shame him? Or is he actually being charged with additional offenses and it just hasn't been mentioned?
Corroborated witness testimony is "evidence"; in fact, it along with confessions are what get most people convicted of any crime. Something like DNA evidence, or videos, or anything like that are only ever present in a small percentage of trials.
 
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Deliberations almost complete



I didn't know that RICO was the one charge they were still discussing.

When I heard they had reached a verdict on all but one charge I figured they had decided on "Not Guilty" on all but the least serious charge (similar to Karen Read) but knowing they are still discussing RICO makes me think that they have probably decided "guilty" on a couple of the more serious charges.
 
Corroborated witness testimony is "evidence"; in fact, it along with confessions are what get most people convicted of any crime. Something like DNA evidence, or videos, or anything like that are only ever present in a small percentage of trials.
I already got my answer to this. I know witness testimony is evidence. The question was if any of the "evidence" was actually toward what they charged him with. Lots of testimony about him being a piece of shit and guilty of state level crimes (that aren't being charged here). Now to see if the jury feels those apply to the federal charges he is actually being tried for.
 
I didn't know that RICO was the one charge they were still discussing.
I didnt know what RICO was. Had to google it now.

For those of you who dont know, when you hear about Diddy and RICO, it has to do with charge #1 Racketeering.


On October 15, 1970, the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (18 U.S.C. §§ 1961–1968), commonly referred to as the "RICO Act", became United States law. The RICO Act allows federal law enforcement to charge a person or group of people with racketeering, defined as committing multiple violations of certain varieties within a ten-year period. The purpose of the RICO Act was stated as "the elimination of the infiltration of organized crime and racketeering into legitimate organizations operating in interstate commerce". S.Rep. No. 617, 91st Cong., 1st Sess. 76 (1968). However, the statute is sufficiently broad to encompass illegal activities relating to any enterprise affecting interstate or foreign commerce.
 
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Recap from CNN. Looks like Diddy guilty on the two lesser charges. Who knows what will happen, but probably slap on the wrist going by what TV channels are assuming. None of them think he'll do big time at all.


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Most of the jury was in the 48-70+ age range. I don't know if that has anything to do with the not guilty verdicts. But ... It's certainly a "show" on the news right now.
 
I already got my answer to this. I know witness testimony is evidence. The question was if any of the "evidence" was actually toward what they charged him with. Lots of testimony about him being a piece of shit and guilty of state level crimes (that aren't being charged here). Now to see if the jury feels those apply to the federal charges he is actually being tried for.
I'm confused why you don't think the testimony had anything to do with the sex trafficking charges. I think people fundamentally misunderstand those laws.

Wasn't enough for this jury though lol
 
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Aside from the racketeering charge, it was pretty much a case on whether there was ultimately consent or not. There was pretty much no way around the transportation charges due to the overwhelming evidence and receipts, so that was a gimme for the prosecutors. Pretty easy to hit since hiring/engagement for explicit sexual services with escorts/prostitutes is illegal in the majority of places in the US, regardless if it is a thriving and lucrative market.

The sex trafficking charges were the primary ones regarding consent. In the end, the jury determined (based on the evidence/testimonials on both sides) they had enough information to conclude they weren't forced or pushed to do it (I'm sure there was some nuances/grey areas). You can probably assume based on the 'not guilty' verdict they likely thought the two people likely consented given what they have seen/heard during the trial.

I'm neutral on this since it's one of those cases where only the people involved truly know what happened (Pretty much any case like this). In court, it's ultimately a he said vs she said. Whether you agree with the decision or not, we practically have no idea what really happened behind the scenes. To me, it seems like mostly private shit they do (including the involvement of escorts) in their own time. Based on the testimonials though (including other antics in his life that we have seen), he is probably a shitty/abusive boyfriend though - but the women knew what they were doing and consenting to.

Get ready to see an influx of sensational articles/Netflix specials/social media hot takes (including the Court of Public Opinion) on both sides. From "If the Justice system doesn't favor women in cases like this, it's a failure for everyone"/"No one believes women" to "P Diddy was the true victim in the end"/"This is a rare win for men in the Justice system" or some shit like that.

Diddy's lawyer has now successfully defended two high profiles RICO cases I believe? He's on his way to (if not already) being the Johnnie Cochran of this generation.

So if he didn't coerce the women do they get charged with fucking prostitutes as well?

Usually in these cases, they won't really care in that sense or they see it all in the same charge. It's why you have separate charges:

1) Human Trafficking -> Was it consent for the two women? Consent = Not trafficked | No Consent = Trafficked
2) Transportation/Engagement of Prostitution -> Offering to buy/solicit services, which is illegal in the US. Usually the sex workers themselves (mostly) won't be charged for supplying services, they typically go for the people that buy/arrange for such services.
 
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I'm confused why you don't think the testimony had anything to do with the sex trafficking charges. I think people fundamentally misunderstand those laws.

Wasn't enough for this jury though lol
I don't think he's saying testimony doesn't matter but that it's hard to prove something beyond a reasonable doubt based on testimony alone.
 
I stopped following closely after the first week, but I could tell they were going to fail to get him on the racketeering and sex trafficking charges. The evidence was weak.
 
The court of public opinion is a motherf*cka.
 
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So this guy is walking, right? After all that.
I think he will be sentenced for at least a couple years, maybe up to 5. I doubt they'll slap him with the max of 10 years.

Edit: It's 20 not 10 years right?
 
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