Diddy trial jurors to continue deliberating after reaching verdict on all but one count

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Today, the jurors in Diddy’s trial said they’d reached a verdict on four of the five criminal counts against the hip-hop mogul.

In a note to the court just after 4 p.m. ET, the jury said it had made up its mind on the prosecution’s two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. But on the remaining count — racketeering conspiracy — the panel said it could not get to a unanimous decision because of “unpersuadable” opinions.

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian asked the lawyers for suggestions about what to do next. The sides agreed they’d like jurors to continue deliberating on the racketeering conspiracy charge. Ultimately, Subramanian instructed the jurors to keep talking.

“I remind you of the instructions I gave you yesterday,” Subramanian said. “You should not hesitate to change an opinion when convinced, weigh your opinion dispassionately and follow my instructions on the law.”