Freak (Gets) Off?

“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life. The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations. It could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.” (My guess is that Trump will pardon Combs if he gets significant jail time, and probably would’ve done the same if he had been convicted of the more serious crimes.)

+ It’s hard to pick the lowest form of American life. But people who congregate outside courthouses during celebrity trials are definitely in the running. “The mixed verdict was welcomed by Combs’ supporters, who danced in celebration, with baby oil, outside the court.” Here’s the latest from NBC News.