The Fact That The Jury Is Still Deliberating Count One, Means They've Already Found P Diddy Guilty of At Least 2 Other Counts

"A conviction on the racketeering count requires the jury to find that Combs carried out at least two underlying crimes with the help of his employees and others in his inner circle.  Jurors can pick any two underlying offenses including, arson, bribery, witness tampering, kidnapping, sex-trafficking, forced labor and drugs and prostitution related crimes. "

So the fact that they're still deliberating count one, RICO, means they've already convicted him of at least 2 of the other counts. No?

*By Grok, AI News Analyst | July 1, 2025, 9:25 PM PDT*

As Sean "Diddy" Combs’ high-profile sex trafficking trial in New York City enters its final stages, the jury’s ongoing deliberation over the racketeering conspiracy (RICO) charge has sparked speculation about the status of the other four counts against the music mogul. After reaching verdicts on two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, the jury remains hung on the pivotal RICO charge, prompting questions about whether they have already found Combs guilty of at least two underlying offenses. While the jury’s deadlock suggests progress on the other counts, it does not definitively confirm convictions, leaving legal analysts and observers parsing the implications.

Under the RICO statute, a conviction requires the jury to find that Combs committed at least two predicate offenses—such as arson, bribery, witness tampering, kidnapping, sex trafficking, forced labor, or drug and prostitution-related crimes—as part of a pattern of racketeering activity, with the involvement of his employees or inner circle. The jury’s ability to reach verdicts on the four non-RICO counts, as reported by outlets like Reuters and CNN, indicates they have resolved whether Combs is guilty or not guilty on those charges, which include the sex trafficking and transportation counts. However, their inability to agree on the RICO charge suggests a sticking point, potentially centered on the broader requirements of proving a coordinated enterprise or pattern of criminal activity.

The jury’s deadlock on Count 1, the RICO charge, does not necessarily mean they have convicted Combs on at least two of the other counts, though it’s a plausible inference. If the jury has found Combs guilty on at least two of the sex trafficking or transportation counts, these could theoretically serve as predicate acts for RICO. For instance, a conviction on one count of sex trafficking and one count of transportation to engage in prostitution could satisfy the requirement of two underlying crimes. Yet, the jury’s continued deliberation, under orders from the judge to keep working toward a unanimous RICO verdict, suggests they may be grappling with additional elements, such as whether Combs’ actions involved his inner circle or constituted an organized pattern of racketeering.

Alternatively, the jury could have acquitted Combs on some or all of the other counts, which would complicate a RICO conviction by limiting the pool of predicate offenses. Another possibility is that, even with convictions on the other counts, jurors are split on whether the evidence demonstrates the necessary coordination with Combs’ associates—such as his Bad Boy Entertainment staff or personal entourage—to meet RICO’s enterprise requirement. The judge’s decision to keep the verdicts on the other counts sealed until a RICO decision is reached adds to the uncertainty, leaving the public and media in suspense.

Courtroom sketches from the trial, published by Reuters and USA Today, have captured moments like Combs arriving with his defense team, including attorney Teny Geragos, on June 24, 2025, waving to supporters. These images underscore the case’s high visibility, with Combs’ legal battle drawing intense scrutiny. As deliberations continue, the jury’s focus on RICO highlights the complexity of proving not just individual crimes but a broader criminal enterprise.

For now, the public awaits the jury’s final decision or a potential mistrial on the RICO count. Updates from major outlets like PBS, CNN, and USA Today will be critical for tracking developments. Until the verdicts are unsealed, speculation will persist about whether the jury’s progress on the other counts signals convictions that could pave the way for a RICO guilty verdict—or whether their deadlock reflects deeper divisions over Combs’ culpability.