Sean Combs faced a critical moment on Tuesday when a judge rejected his request for a new trial and an acquittal. The decision came just days before his sentencing for the Diddy Mann Act trial. Motion for Acquittal Under Rule 29Diddys legal team argued that the evidence did not support the Mann Act convictions. Background of the CaseIn July, a federal jury found Diddy guilty of transporting people to engage in prostitution. The decision to deny a new trial or acquittal adds tension to the upcoming sentencing.