www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-07-03 11:29:21

SUMMARY: Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty on two lesser charges of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of more serious counts like racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, which could have resulted in life imprisonment. Despite the convictions, his attorneys called the verdict a victory. Combs remains in jail awaiting sentencing, as the judge denied bail citing a 2016 hotel surveillance video showing Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, evidencing a propensity for violence. Prosecutors expect a maximum sentence of five years, while defense seeks two years due to his clean record. Ventura, the key witness, accepted the verdict despite hoping for harsher charges.

Combs was found guilty on two counts, but acquitted of the most serious charges.

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www.youtube.com – ABC11 – 2025-07-02 21:03:15

SUMMARY: Federal jury found Sean Combs (Diddy) not guilty on major charges but guilty on lesser prostitution charges, sparing him life imprisonment. Local experts in the Triangle see the verdict as a cautionary tale about consequences in the entertainment industry. Duke’s Dr. Mark Anthony Neal says Diddy’s brand took a hit, revealing toxic behavior damaging his current influence, once a pivotal hip hop figure. Meanwhile, Raleigh’s Foxy 107.104 hosts believe the music industry won’t reject hip hop culture or Diddy’s legacy despite the controversy. A federal judge is currently deciding whether to release Diddy from custody, with updates promised.

Opinions were varied after the verdict was read in the trial of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.

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www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2025-07-02 08:03:49

SUMMARY: Millions of Americans are expected to travel this July 4th holiday, with Sunday and today being the busiest driving days. AAA estimates a record 61.6 million people will hit the road, urging travelers to leave before noon to avoid heavy traffic between 12 p.m. and 9 p.m. Gas prices offer relief, with summer prices at their lowest since 2021. In Raleigh, gas averages around \$2.93 per gallon, slightly above the state average. Prices in Wilmington and Asheville are about \$2.91 and \$2.90, respectively. Statewide, gas prices have recently decreased by several cents.

Wednesday is the busiest day of road travel before the July 4 holiday, according to AAA.

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