Diddy verdict live: Jury split on final count as deliberations continue for third day

The final deliberations in trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs are officially underway.

Entering the courtroom on Wednesday morning, Combs hugged his attorneys and waved to people in the gallery.

His mother and sister are seated in the family section.

From Ariana Baio outside court:

The crowds have considerably dispersed after Diddy’s family goes in.

Now all there’s left to do is wait…

Members of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ family have arrived for what could be the final day of this trial – as jurors continue to deliberate on the final racketeering charge.

Ariana Baio reports that outside court Diddy fans are optimistic, with some convinced that he’s not guilty on nearly all of the counts.

Jury deliberations are about to resume inside Manhattan federal court.

The final, most serious count – racketeering conspiracy – will likely be the focus of today’s deliberations.

The Independent’s Ariana Baio is outside court, waiting for reaction to any verdict:

It is once again humid and warm today with sprinkles of rain.

There’s a lot of media here but actual crowds of spectators haven’t fully shown up yet.

Depending on what the jury decides today, Combs may be looking at a very lengthy sentence – perhaps even life – in prison.

Count one – racketeering conspiracy – carries a maximum sentence of life in prison.

Counts two and four – sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion – carries a minimum sentence of 15 years.

Counts three and five – transportation to engage in prostitution – typically carries a maximum sentence of 10 years.

Within minutes of receiving the note that the jury was in agreement over four of the five counts, the Combs slumped in his chair.

Eight defense lawyers huddled around in a semicircle behind the music mogul, contemplating the possibility that jurors had reached an agreement on counts that carry the heaviest sentencing penalties.

As his attorneys passed around the note for closer inspection, Combs bowed his head and had his hands folded in his lap.

At one point, the rapper solemnly read a piece of paper that attorney Marc Agnifilo handed to him.

Before Combs was arrested and charged last year, his major business ventures had collapsed.

He stepped down and later fully divested from Revolt TV, which was founded in 2013. The network offered a mix of programming focused on hip-hop culture, R&B music, social justice and documentaries.

He also reportedly lost a Hulu reality series deal and saw his once-iconic fashion brand Sean John vanish from Macy’s shelves.

After surveillance footage surfaced last year showing Combs physically assaulting singer Cassie, his then-girlfriend, in 2016, consequences mounted.

New York City revoked his ceremonial key, Peloton pulled his music, Howard University rescinded his honorary degree and his charter school in Harlem cut ties.

Last year, Combs settled a legal dispute with Diageo, relinquishing control of his lucrative spirits brands, Ciroc and DeLeón. While many of his ventures have unraveled, his music catalog — for now — remains intact.

The Associated Press contributed to this post.