Despite not being televised like some other infamous celebrity trials in the US, the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs still kept people riveted — perhaps due to the allegations he'd faced.

On July 2, the 55-year-old — a titan of the 1990s and 2000s hip-hop scene — was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but was acquitted of the most serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.

His seven-week trial began on May 12, where a jury of 12 heard testimonies of 34 witnesses, including ex-girlfriends, former employees of Combs, male escorts and federal agents.

At the time of writing, lawyers of the Bad Boy Records founder were working to get him released on bail.

Different parties also weighed in throughout the trial: legacy media, TikTokers, YouTubers, influencers, even AI (steered, as yet, by humans looking to make a quick buck).

Thus, the trial of the United States of America v. Sean Combs, a/k/a "Puff Daddy," a/k/a "P. Diddy," a/k/a "Diddy," a/k/a "PD," a/k/a "Love" (the case's full name) was't just about an entertainment mogul charged with serious federal and sexual offences.

It has also trained the spotlight on issues of sexual consent, power imbalances and "truth" in diverse echo chambers.

According to the 17-page indictment against Combs, he "abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to........

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