Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of most serious charges

USA: Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted Wednesday of a prostitution-related felony in federal court in New York but acquitted of the far more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.

After a seven-week trial, he was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

The hip-hop mogul raised his hands in prayer after the verdict was read, looked at the jury, and hugged one of his defense attorneys.

Judge denies Combs’ bail request

Immediately following the verdict, Combs’ lawyer requested that the judge release him on bail.

“He has been acquitted of very, very serious charges. He has been convicted of a far less serious charge,” defense attorney Marc Agnifilo said.

Prosecutors countered that he should remain in custody pending sentencing.

US District Judge Arun Subramanian declined the defense’s bail request.