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.

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.

Jury in Diddy trial reaches partial verdict, remains deadlocked on racketeering charge as deliberations continue. Follow Newsweek's live blog for the latest.