The verdict was a blow to the Southern District of New York, which unwound an expansive narrative and called more than 30 witnesses.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs. He spun his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a media company, deals with liquor companies and a key role in a reality TV show.

By Luc Cohen and Jack Queen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sean "Diddy" Combs' will remain behind bars for now, a judge ruled on Wednesday, after the music mogul was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life but found guilty of lesser prostitution-related offenses.