Sean “Diddy” Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges on Wednesday and was found guilty on two lesser charges of transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution.
The verdict is seen as a victory for Combs, who was cleared of the most serious charges against him.
His defense team opted not to call witnesses before resting.
Combs has vociferously denied the allegations against him.
Combs, who was charged with two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and one count of racketeering for leading what prosecutors alleged was a criminal organization over the course of two decades, has long maintained his innocence.
He previously pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Combs has been incarcerated at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested on September 16.
Combs’ trial is among the most noteworthy of the #MeToo era, following explosive cases against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, R&B singer R. Kelly, and A-list actors Kevin Spacey and Johnny Depp.
Assistant US Attorney Maurene Comey said the government opposes the motion.
She said the trial showed evidence of extensive abuse and prolific drug use that the defense did not contest.
Sean “Diddy” Combs “continued to commit a litany of crimes” after he knew he was under investigation, she said.
Comey argued that Combs does not respect the law and would likely commit new crimes if released.
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