Diddy Jurors Explain Mixed Verdict in Netflix Documentary: Cassie ‘Desired Relationship,’ and Domestic Violence Was Not Charged

The new Netflix docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning presents multiple perspectives, including two jurors who delivered a split verdict in Sean Diddy Combs recent trial.

Jurors 160 and 75 share their insights in director Alexandria Stapletons documentary, explaining how they interpreted the court case against Combs and whether his celebrity influenced their decision.

Combs faced charges of sex trafficking by force, transportation for the purposes of prostitution, and racketeering. The trial began in New York City on May 5, 2025, with the jury reaching a decision on July 2 after three days of deliberation. Combs was convicted on the two counts of transportation for prostitution but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges. He received a four-year prison sentence, including time served, a relatively light punishment compared to the possibility of life imprisonment.

Juror Perspectives

Juror 160, a Millennial woman, described herself as part of a generation that grew up with Combs music, from Biggie to 112 and Day26. She noted that while she was not a personal fan, she was familiar with his cultural influence. She explained that the charges presented in court were central to the verdict and that Combs documented violence toward Cassie Ventura, shown in a widely circulated video, was not part of the trial. [Domestic violence] wasnt one of the charges, she said, emphasizing the distinction between what was legally relevant and what was morally reprehensible.

Juror 75, a middle-aged man with little prior knowledge of Combs, expressed confusion over the accusations given Venturas long-term relationship with him. He reflected on the complex dynamic of their relationship, highlighting the back-and-forth pattern of domestic incidents followed by reconciliations. Its like going back and forth, back and forth, he said. If you dont like something, you completely get out. You cannot have it both ways.

Both jurors acknowledged the controversial nature of their verdict. Juror 160 recalled the moment they concluded, saying, Oh S-H-I-T.

Combs Response to the Documentary

Combs representatives criticized the Netflix series. On December 1, they released a statement calling The Reckoning a shameful hit piece, alleging that Netflix used unauthorized footage. They emphasized that Combs has been collecting material since he was 19 to tell his own story, calling the release of the series fundamentally unfair and illegal.

Author: Sophia Brooks