Sean Diddy Combs Acquitted of Major Charges in High-Profile RICO Trial Highlighting Prosecutorial Overreach

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On Wednesday, a federal jury acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, highlighting concerns among Atlanta attorneys about prosecutors' reliance on such charges against celebrities. Combs was convicted on lesser prostitution-related offenses, which could lead to a maximum of two years in prison, while he remains in custody until his sentencing in October. Defense attorney Brian Steel received praise for his performance in the trial, with colleagues noting a growing skepticism among jurors regarding racketeering and sex trafficking cases.