Breaking: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs—SBF’s Ex-Jailmate—Dodges Worst Charges in Stunning Court Twist

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs just pulled off a legal Houdini act—walking away unscathed from the most serious charges in a case that had crypto circles buzzing. The hip-hop mogul, who once shared a cell with fallen crypto kingpin Sam Bankman-Fried, caught a break that’d make even Wall Street’s slickest lawyers jealous.

From Cellblock to Courtroom

Combs’ legal team slashed through the prosecution’s case like a hot knife through decentralized governance proposals. The remaining charges? About as threatening as a ‘stablecoin’ during a bear market.

Crypto’s Unlikely Cameo

While this isn’t a blockchain story, the SBF connection adds that signature crypto drama—proving once again that the industry’s scandals have better crossover appeal than most Hollywood franchises.

Final thought: If Combs’ lawyers were a crypto project, they’d be overcollateralized—delivering results while everyone else watches from the sidelines. The only thing missing? A token launch to monetize the verdict.

‘Diddy’ Acquitted on Some Charges in High-Profile Trial

According to reports, Combs was found not guilty of racketeering and sex trafficking charges brought against him by federal prosecutors on July 2.

However, the rapper-turned-mogul was found guilty of prostitution-related charges tied to his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.

Update 3: Cassie Ventura's lawyer Doug Wignor has written in opposing bail, "Ms. Ventura believes that Mr. Combs is likely to pose a danger to the victims who testified in this case, including herself, as well as to the community." Hearing 5 pm https://t.co/HJPH1X7I8H pic.twitter.com/QpfjPz6KXW

While the charges carry a maximum of 10 years in prison, NBC News reports that prosecutors will push for less than that. Jail time is based mainly on sentencing guidelines and is at the discretion of the federal judge overseeing the case.

Sam Bankman-Fried Faces the Music

Combs has been held at Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in New York City, where he previously lived in the same prison block as former crypto kingpin Sam Bankman-Fried.

According to a September 2024 report from NBC News, sources claimed Bankman-Fried and Combs were being held in a “barrack-style area” that housed no more than 20 inmates who may have required “special detention” due to their high-profile status.

MDC is known for heightened violence and poor conditions, with several stabbings taking place just last year.

In one instance cited by U.S. District Judge Gary R. Brown, MDC inmates have regularly dealt with delayed medical care, aging infrastructure, and “frequent lockdowns due to violence.”

However, with federal prison time already under Combs’ belt, the rapper’s legal defense is set to push for no more time served.

Bankman-Fried, meanwhile, is continuing his sentence at Terminal Island FCI in his home state of California after a recent interview conducted from his cell at MDC.

The former “king of crypto” is serving 25 years for orchestrating a massive digital asset scheme that saw over $8 billion worth of customer funds stolen.