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Combs was convicted of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

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Sean Combs trial reaches an end with mixed verdict

The highly anticipated trial of hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has reached an end.

The jury found Sean Combs not guilty of racketeering conspiracy, the most serious charge.

The jury found Combs guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution (in connection with his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura) and guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution (in connection with his ex-girlfriend who testified under the pseudonym "Jane").

He was found not guilty of both charges of sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion in connection with Ventura and "Jane."

Combs was accused of being the ringleader of an alleged enterprise that "abused, threatened and coerced women" into prolonged, drug-fueled sexual orgies with male prostitutes, which he called "freak-offs," and then threatened them into silence. Combs has said that all of the sex was consensual and that while his relationships sometimes involved domestic violence, he wasn't engaged in trafficking.

Combs' lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, said Combs was simply part of the swinger lifestyle and that he "vehemently denies the accusations made by the SDNY."


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Sketches show Combs reacting to split verdict

Courtroom sketches show Sean Combs emotionally reacting as the split verdict was read, from covering his face to raising his fist. He was also captured laying his head on the seat of a chair after hearing the verdicts on the five counts against him.


Prosecution speaks out

United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jay Clayton and Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations Ricky J. Patel said in a statement after the verdict, "Sex crimes deeply scar victims, and the disturbing reality is that sex crimes are all too present in many aspects of our society."

"Victims endure gut-wrenching physical and mental abuse, leading to lasting trauma. New Yorkers and all Americans want this scourge stopped and perpetrators brought to justice," they said.

"Prosecuting sex crimes requires brave victims to come forward and tell their harrowing stories," they said. "We and our law enforcement partners recognize the hardships victims endure and have prioritized a victim-centered approach to investigating and prosecuting these cases."


Combs’ mom says, ‘My heart was fluttering’

As Sean Combs’ mother, Janice Combs, left the courtroom, she told ABC News her heart was fluttering as the verdict was read.

There were screams of joy from Combs’ supporters when he was found not guilty of sex trafficking in connection with his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.

Combs was notably happy when he was found not guilty of sex trafficking in connection with his ex-girlfriend who testified under the pseudonym "Jane,” lifting his fist and tightly gripping the hand of his attorney, Teny Geragos.

When a prosecutor argued to the judge that Combs should stay in custody, Janice Combs wrapped her hand around her grandson Christian’s neck.

When the judge said he thought Combs didn’t want to return to the Metropolitan Detention Center, Combs comically shook his head no and put up prayer hands, prompting the gallery to break out in laughter.

-ABC News’ Stephanie Maurice


Combs says, ‘I’m coming home, baby!’

When the verdict was read, Sean Combs pumped his fist slightly when he heard he was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy, the most serious charge. Combs continued to look straight ahead as the remaining verdicts were read. When he heard the first guilty verdict he rubbed his forehead.

There was very little reaction from Combs’ family as the verdict was read. His son Justin leaned down and put his head in his lap while others looked straight ahead. Dana Tran, the mother of his youngest child, was in tears.

As each juror confirmed that the verdict read was accurate, Combs nodded his head and mouthed “thank you” to each of them.

When the verdict was done being confirmed and the judge gave the jurors instructions, Combs turned in his seat to his family and said, “I’m coming home, baby! I’m coming home!”

As the jury left the courtroom, Combs clasped his hands in front of his chest and again mouthed, “thank you.”

Combs kneeled on the ground and appeared to pray briefly after the jury was out of the room.

After the judge left the bench, the defense team hugged and congratulated each other and the Combs family broke into applause. One person exclaimed the defense attorneys were the “dream team.”

As Combs left the courtroom he said to his family, “I love you, I’ma be home soon.”

As Combs' family celebrated on the New York City streets, Combs' son Christian Combs said, "We’re so happy -- Pops is coming home."

-ABC News’ Tonya Simpson