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Black America Web
2 days ago
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- Black America Web
10 Famous Figures Who Beat RICO Charges — Including Diddy
Source: Getty / Sean 'P Diddy' Combs Sean 'Diddy' Combs just dodged the biggest legal bullet of his life. In a ruling that dropped today, he was cleared of federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges tied to a sweeping RICO case. He was convicted on lesser counts, but the racketeering charge was the headline. And now, he joins a very exclusive group: public figures who've managed to beat the feds on RICO. If that sounds rare, it is. The RICO Act was designed to dismantle organized crime and criminal enterprises. Once the government charges you under RICO, they've usually spent years building the case. That's why beating it is such a tall order—and why it's national news when someone walks. Diddy's not the first, though. Murder Inc. co-founder Irv Gotti beat federal money-laundering and RICO charges tied to drug money. So did John Gotti, the so-called 'Teflon Don,' who beat multiple RICO trials before his eventual conviction. You've also got names like Jackie DiNorscio, a mob figure who famously represented himself in court—and won. And in the world of hip-hop, 6ix9ine avoided full conviction by flipping, taking a plea deal, and testifying. Whether it's music, mob ties, or viral trials, RICO cases make headlines because they're built to stick. But these 10 figures all found ways—some clean, some controversial—to walk away. And yes, Diddy's name now sits on that list. Diddy Verdict: Not Guilty On 3 Counts; Guilty On 2 Suge Knight Addresses Diddy's Sex Trafficking Trial: 'Tell The Real Truth, And Bring Everybody Accountable' Here Are Some Notable Moments Of Black Culture In 2025 10 Famous Figures Who Beat RICO Charges — Including Diddy was originally published on DJ Drama and Don Cannon were hit with RICO charges in 2007 after an Atlanta raid seized over 80,000 mixtapes. But remarkably, they beat the charges and never served prison time. Partially cleared: acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, convicted on lesser prostitution counts in 2025.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
This Morning star brands P Diddy a 'thug' in live rant on air
After Sean 'P Diddy' Combs was found not guilty of the most serious charges against him following a two month trial, a criminologist has hit out at his behaviour calling him a 'danger to women' Criminologist Professor David Wilson launched a blistering attack on Sean 'P Diddy' Combs while on This Morning, branding the music mogul a "thug" and "a danger to women". Wilson, who regularly appears on the ITV daytime show as a crime expert, shared his honest opinion as he discussed the fallout from Diddy's high-profile trial. He said: "The atmosphere outside the courtroom was a bit of a circus. Notice as well the reinvention. One of things that Puff Daddy has been really good at actually is reinventing himself. I saw the reinvention even at the trial. The finding of God, the espousal of religion. "The saying that God was with him at every step of the way. So there's going to be another iteration of who this man is, and frankly, he's a thug and he's a danger to women and it's really sad that he doesn't go to prison for as long as he should." His explosive remarks follow Combs being found guilty of two counts of transporting individuals to engage in prostitution. However, the 55-year-old star was acquitted of the more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, which could have carried a life sentence. Combs, who faces up to 20 years behind bars for the charges he was convicted of, is still in custody after Judge Arun Subramanian denied his request for bail, citing a "disregard for the rule of law and a propensity of violence". During the reading of the verdict, the rapper reportedly fell to his knees in court with his head in his hands, while supporters in the gallery broke into cheers. Diddy's legal team are hoping to secure a lighter sentence of between 21 and 27 months. Prosecutors, however, are pushing for a longer term of up to 63 months – which is just over five years. A remote hearing is scheduled for next Tuesday to determine the timeline for sentencing. Combs' former partner Cassie Ventura has submitted a letter to the judge urging Subramanian to keep the rapper in custody, describing him as a danger to victims and the wider community. The appeal, which was written via her attorney Douglas H. Wigdor, read: "We write as counsel for Cassandra Ventura (Ms Ventura) to respectfully request that the Court deny Mr Combs to be released pending his sentencing on his two convictions under 18 U.S.C. 2421. "Pursuant to the Bail Reform Act, 18 U.S.C. 1343(a)(2), detention is mandatory post-conviction on these charges, and Ms Ventura believes that Mr Combs is likely to pose a danger to the victims who testified in this case, including herself, as well as to the community. We thank the Court for its time and attention to this matter." Speculation has been rife over whether Donald Trump might consider pardoning Combs, given their former friendship, but the US President has said he would "certainly look at the facts" before making any such decision.
