(NewsNation) — Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted of a prostitution-related offense but acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

He was convicted of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and paid male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act.

Here’s what to know about the law:

What is the Mann Act?

The Mann Act is an anti-sex trafficking law that prohibits taking anyone across state lines for illegal sexual activity, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.

The measure, also known as the White-Slave Traffic Act, was passed by the Sixty-First Congress on June 25, 1910.

The Mann Act was initially approved to stop the interstate transport of women for “immoral purposes,” targeting what was then referred to as “white slavery,” or forced prostitution.

It was part of a slew of early 20th century reform efforts and in response to public fears bout women being coerced into sex work.

How much time is Diddy facing?

Combs was charged with one count of racketeering conspiracy, two counts of sex trafficking and two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

One count of prostitution relates to Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, and the other relates to an unnamed woman known as “Jane” during the duration of the trial. The prostitution-related charges allege violations of the Mann Act.

The sex trafficking charge also carries a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years. The maximum sentence for each of his transportation convictions is 10 years, according to the U.S. Code, meaning Combs could be behind bars for up to 20 years.

If he had been convicted of any of the other counts, Combs would have faced life in prison.

The Associated Press contributed to this report