Diddy Trial Jury Our Work Here Is Done

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Diddy will still need to wait to receive his sentence ... but, the jury's role in the process is done -- and, they have officially pulled an Elvis and left the building.

Multiple cameramen captured the jury leaving the federal courthouse in Manhattan in a black van with opaque windows, mostly hiding their faces. However, our reporters on the scene assure us these are the 12 people who decided the rap mogul's fate.

The van rolled out past the photogs and over a removable barrier ... before joining the rest of the busy NYC traffic.

Diddy Skates On Most Serious Charges ... Jury Only Convicts Him On 2 Counts

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The final verdict in the Sean "Diddy" Combs federal criminal trial is in, and it's NOT GUILTY on 3 of the 5 counts -- they acquitted him of racketeering, sex trafficking of Cassie and sex trafficking of Jane.

He's only been convicted on counts 3 and 5 ... which are both transportation for the purpose of prostitution, AKA the Mann Act. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years for each of those counts.

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Wednesday morning, about an hour after jurors arrived and went straight into the jury room, the foreman sent a note out to Judge Arun Subramanian telling him they'd reached the unanimous verdict.

Aubrey O'Day Diddy Verdict Makes Me Wanna Vomit 🤮 You Call This Justice???

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12:36 PM PT -- Aubrey took to Instagram with a lengthy statement regarding the Diddy verdict. She clearly doesn't agree with the jurors' decision and says that she is heart broken for Cassie and the other victims.

Diddy's former Danity Kane singer Aubrey O'Day was none too pleased with him being found guilty of only 2 of 5 counts in his federal criminal trial -- to the point where she may need a barf bag!!!

Aubrey was glued to CNN when Diddy was offered some breathing room after learning he wouldn't be sent to prison for life ... a verdict that Aubrey claimed had her tasting vomit, over her sadness for the victims.

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Aubrey was optimistic ahead of the trial and voiced heavy support for Cassie and others ... and was in discussion with Homeland Security at one point -- but ultimately didn't testify at the trial.

Dawn Richard Diddy Verdict Is a 'Disappointment' ... But I'm Still Fighting My Case!!!

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Dawn Richard is absolutely unimpressed with the outcome of Diddy's trial ... calling his 2-count conviction a "disappointment" in a statement via her attorney, Lisa Bloom.

However, Bloom notes the criminal charges he faced in his federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial are different than the civil claims they filed against him, adding ... "We will continue to aggressively fight our case until we obtain full and complete justice for Dawn."

Remember ... the former Danity Kane member sued the disgraced music mogul back in September 2024 for sexual assault and battery. She also accused him of depriving her of food and sleep during her time on his MTV reality show "Making the Band."

Cassie Ventura I'll Keep Fighting for Survivors ... Despite Diddy Acquittal on Sex Trafficking!!!

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Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal criminal trial has come to a shocking -- to some -- conclusion ... and despite his acquittal on sex trafficking charges ... Cassie Ventura vowed to keep fighting for survivors.

Cassie's lawyer Doug Wigdor said in a statement ... his client “paved the way” for Diddy to be found guilty on counts 3 and 5 -- which are both transportation for the purpose of prostitution, AKA the Mann Act. He faces a maximum sentence of 10 years for each of those counts.

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Wigdor commended Cassie for filing a civil complaint in November 2023 against Diddy ...  opening the floodgates for the criminal case that, again, resulted in some convictions ... and a slew of lawsuits filed by other alleged victims.

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Travis Kelce Tay's Performance Was 'Pitch Perfect' ... Praises GF For Surprise

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Travis Kelce is opening up on how Taylor Swift found herself onstage at a Tight End University event ... saying despite it being a pretty off-the-cuff moment, she had every detail handled in real time!!

The Kansas City Chiefs superstar addressed the viral Nashville moment on Wednesday's "New Heights" ... saying it was Taylor who pitched the idea of joining Kane Brown and his band at the Tight Ends and Friends party -- and soon enough, she was singing her heart out to "Shake It Off."

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Kelce went on to explain how Swift pulled it together ... telling his brother, Jason, he watched her write impromptu sheet music for the musicians backstage to make sure everyone was on the same page, despite not rehearsing beforehand.

Ben Affleck & Jennifer Lopez House Sale Halted Just Like Our Marriage ... $60 Million Listing Taken Down

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Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez might be looking into alternative ways to deal with the massive property they bought together ... 'cause they've pulled it off the market.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Lopez is still living in the house while remodeling the home she just purchased -- but, we're also told from multiple real estate sources that the house has become a "white elephant" and is tough to sell.

Essentially, they want to take it off the market to relist it later and make it look like a fresh listing.

50 Cent Congrats To Diddy ... The 'Gay John Gotti'!!!

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50 Cent was pleasantly surprised with Diddy dodging the feds' most serious charges and came up with a new nickname for his arch-rival -- the "Gay John Gotti"!!!

The backhanded compliment has its merits in Teflon ... Diddy was found NOT GUILTY on 3 of 5 counts ... acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking of Cassie and Jane following their tearful testimonies -- all cleared off the table!!! He's guilty of 2 counts of transportation for prostitution.

50 trolled Diddy throughout the trial, even adopting the evil genius of A.I. images ... but had to tip his hat and acknowledged his OG title as a "Bad Boy" within the music industry.

Kendall & Kylie Jenner Crack On With 'Love Island' Role-Play ... Pullin' Chats & Pushin' Drama!!!

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"Love Island USA" is heating up our screens -- and guess who’s feeling the fire? Kendall and Kylie Jenner, who just dropped their own cheeky reenactments of the show’s juiciest bombshell behavior!

TBH, you’d think they’d packed their bags for Casa Amor -- Kylie, Kendall, their pals Stassie, and Victoria had the lingo down cold. From "Can I pull you for a chat?" to "I want to explore other connections," they were serving full-on drama queen energy.

You have to see the video -- Stassie pulls Kylie for a chat like a true bombshell, while Kendall and Victoria lurk in the background, shamelessly earwigging. Peak villa behavior -- if you’re not chatting, you’re creeping!

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Guilty Verdicts What Happens to Diddy Now?

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So now that disgraced music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been found guilty on two of five counts in his federal criminal trial in NYC, what happens to him now?

Shortly after the jury verdict was read in court, Judge Arun Subramanian thanked the jury for their service and dismissed them. Diddy defense attorney Marc Agnifilo implored the judge to let his client walk today pending sentencing ... since he's been acquitted of the most serious charges.

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The judge asked for briefs from the prosecution and the defense teams on release pending sentencing ... Judge Subramanian has indicated he could rule on whether to keep Diddy in custody until he's sentenced, or released on conditions on bond. The sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled.

Diddy Trial Jury Says They Have Verdict

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Diddy is about to learn his fate ... because the jury in his federal criminal trial says they have reached a verdict.

This is the second time the jury sent a note about a verdict ... on Tuesday, they said they reached a verdict on the sex trafficking and Mann Act counts but were unable to reach a verdict on the racketeering conspiracy charge.

Diddy All Glory to God Amid Pending Verdict ... Leads Fam in Prayer

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Diddy's just waiting to hear the verdict now ... and, he and his family members are falling back on prayer during this difficult time.

The rapper led his family in prayer Wednesday morning before heading back to his holding settle in the Manhattan federal courthouse ... telling his fam to be strong.

He asked God to bless his family and the hearts of the jurors during the prayer, finishing off the remarks with an "Amen."

California Warehouse Explosion Fire Causes Dramatic Pyrotechnic Spectacle ... Blaze Still Going Strong

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Fourth of July sparked a bit early at a California warehouse Tuesday night .... when the building -- storing fireworks -- caught fire and exploded ... igniting a blaze that burned through the night.

Check out the wild footage -- the eruption sends a fierce plume of smoke into the air ... with rogue fireworks shooting off into the sky amid a field of flying debris.

The explosion happened in Yolo County, northwest of Sacramento ... and according to Esparto Fire Protection District, the blaze is still burning and evacuations are in place as of Wednesday morning.

Cold-Blooded Delay Snake on A Plane!!!

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Only in Australia ... a domestic flight grounded for two hours after a snake decided to hiss its way into the cargo hold, and no Samuel L. Jackson on board to save the day!!!

Passengers were boarding Virgin Australia flight VA337 Tuesday in Melbourne, when ... the sssurprise serpent was spotted in the cargo hold. No one knew if it was chill or deadly, so they called in the big guns: snake catcher Mark Pelley.

There’s video of Mark diving into the cargo hold to do the heroic deed -- and only after he bagged the wriggler did he realize the 2-foot green tree snake was harmless ... well, not poisonous.

Zac Efron vs. Dylan Efron Who'd You Rather?! (Shirtless Brothers Edition)

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The Efron family's got some good genes ... 'cause Zac and Dylan Efron are a set of seriously hunky brothers!

Zac's been a heartthrob for years ... but his younger sibling has recently found himself in the spotlight thanks to his well-received participation -- and big win -- on the reality competition show "The Traitors."

It seems like fans have plenty of room in their hearts for both Efron brothers ... but who will rank supreme on the beefcake meter? The famous siblings enjoyed a boat day recently ... and looked quite fine as they soaked up the sun. But the question here is: Who'd You Rather?!

Both have muscles for days -- so take a good look and cast your vote!

Post Malone Takes Nasty Spill Off Stage ... While Toasting Fan

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Post Malone took a tumble off stage during a concert in Arizona — and the shocking moment was captured on video by a fan.

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The singer was performing his hit, "Pour Me A Drink," at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, AZ, on June 21 when things went awry.

Check out the TikTok footage, which just came onto everyone's radar ... Post strolls over to the edge of the stage and kneels down to toast the fan, with each holding a plastic cup. The ledge under Post's feet suddenly gives way and he collapses to the floor.