Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life.

The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations. It could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.

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    and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.

    About to kick start his career as a politician though.

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    Just another rich fuck getting away with shit. Not surprising in this country. We have a President that can do anything because of money.

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    Are you fucking shitting my nuts?

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    Combs was convicted of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters in violation of the federal Mann Act.

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    I think they focused on the wrong stuff. The went all in on coercion, but that’s hard to prove when the person keeps doing it. They also tried to use debauchery laws, which are ridiculous and subjective.

    I’m sure he’s guilty of tax evasion! Too bad the IRS all got fired! /s

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    This dude supposedly raped Justin beiber.

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    Not surprising at all. I figured they would get him on the prostitution and maybe the trafficking, since he sent prostitutes to other locations, but the racketeering was a stretch.

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    So what’s his exit strategy? It’s not like he can go back and act like nothing happened. Epstein island?

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      Why can’t he? Chris Brown did it. He’s famous and popular. People don’t give a shit about the crimes you commit if you’re famous and popular.

      Shit, he’s probably up for a Trump cabinet position.

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    I’m shocked but not surprised by this situation, just more continued bad news.