Sean “Diddy” Combs faces aโ potential prison sentence after being convicted on federal charges of sexโ trafficking โand racketeering, though the length of โขthat sentence remains uncertain.โ While acquitted on more seriousโค charges of sex trafficking – requiring proof of force, fraud, or โcoercionโ – andโ racketeering carryingโข a potential โlife sentence,โ Combs โคwas found guilty โof conspiring โto โcommit โฃwire racketeering, which carriesโ a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for September 18th.
The conviction doesn’t end Combs’ legalโค woes,as he โขis currently facingโข over 50 civil lawsuitsโข alleging sex trafficking and sexual assault.Legal experts note that aโ criminalโ acquittal doesn’t โpreclude liability in civil court, where the standard of proof isโ lower. Forbes reported that Chutkow โฃexplained the case of O.J. Simpson,who was acquitted โin a criminal murder trial but later found liable in a civil suit and โคordered to pay over $33 million.
Experts suggest severalโค factors will influence the sentencing,including โคCombs’ lack of prior โcriminal record and potential cooperationโ with authorities. However, the severity โof the crimes and the potential for a lengthy prison term remain notable.Evenโค if incarcerated, โthe โcivil lawsuits will proceed, potentially โฃresultingโค in ample monetary damages if Combs is found liable.