Combs was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion. Here’s what legal experts say went wrong for the prosecution:

The verdict was a blow to the Southern District of New York, which unwound an expansive narrative and called more than 30 witnesses.

Sean “Diddy” Combs was one of hip-hop’s most nimble entrepreneurs. He spun his hitmaking talents into a broad business empire that included a record label, a fashion brand, a media company, deals with liquor companies and a key role in a reality TV show.