Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering and convicted of a prostitution offense.

Sean “Diddy Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop’s most celebrated figures behind bars for life.

The mixed result came on the third day of deliberations. It could still send Combs, 55, to prison for as long as a decade, and is likely to end his career as a hitmaking music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.

Combs’ defense attorney asks the judge to release his client on bail. “In light of the fact that Mr. Combs is no longer charged with sex trafficking … he should be released,” Marc Agnifilo said. Agnifilo wants Combs to be released today and allowed to return to his Florida home. He says the acquittal on the serious charges demands a change in Combs’ conditions of release. Prosecutors oppose Combs being released on bail.