Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal trial inched closer to its finale as jurors reached a verdict on some counts in the embattled hip-hop mogul's case.

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Combs is seated alone at the defense counsel table this morning, flipping through a large book and appearing to take notes. The first three tables in the courtroom – normally filled by prosecutors and defense attorneys during the bulk of the trial – are empty except for Combs. His lawyers are huddled together on the side of the courtroom.