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**Hip-Hop Mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Faces Hung Jury on Racketeering Count in Sex Trafficking Trial**

**NEW YORK, NY** – The high-profile trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs, facing accusations of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, has reached a critical juncture as jurors announced they are deadlocked on the central racketeering charge. After days of deliberation, the jury has reached a partial verdict on counts related to sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution, pertaining to two alleged victims.

Combs, a prominent figure in the hip-hop industry, pleaded not guilty to all charges outlined in the federal indictment originally filed in September 2024. The prosecution accuses Combs of leading an enterprise that allegedly abused, threatened, and coerced women into participating in drug-fueled sexual orgies, dubbed “freak-offs,” and subsequently silencing them. The defense argues that the relationships were consensual, and while acknowledging instances of domestic violence, vehemently denies the trafficking allegations.

“Mr. Combs was simply part of the swinger lifestyle and he vehemently denies the accusations made by the SDNY,” said Combs’ lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, outside the courthouse.

According to the jury’s notes, “unpersuadable opinions” exist on both sides regarding the racketeering conspiracy charge. Judge Arun Subramanian, overseeing the case, initially intended to re-read a portion of jury instructions, urging further deliberation and reminding jurors of their duty to consult one another, but ultimately come to their own conclusions based on evidence. He emphasized that jurors should not surrender their honest convictions.

However, after the jury revealed their deadlock on the racketeering count, and at the consent of both sides, Judge Subramanian instructed the jury to continue deliberating on that remaining count.

It remains unclear whether the jury will continue deliberations into the night or adjourn until tomorrow. This marks the jury’s sixth communication since deliberations began on Monday, adding further tension to the already closely watched case.

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