India, July 2 -- Sean "Diddy" Combs was found guilty of two prostitution counts known as "Mann Act Transportation" in legalese, and he could spend up to 20 years in prison.

Diddy was cleared on Wednesday of allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering, but he was found guilty of a prostitution-related felony. He was convicted of violating the federal Mann Act by transporting individuals, including his girlfriends and hired male prostitutes, across the nation for the purpose of having sex.

Mann Act transportation, also known as transportation to participate in prostitution, carries no minimum punishment.

It is illegal to transfer people across state lines for prostitution purposes, according to the Mann Act.

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