Five federal charges have turned into two guilty verdicts for Sean “Diddy” Combs. Wednesday, July 2, marked the 55-year-old being convicted for transportation to engage in prostitution. Additionally, it marked him also being acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering. His defense team? Reportedly, viewing the verdict as a major victory. But the fight is far from over.
Now, The Shade Room’s Justin Carter is recapping the week of jury deliberation and the final verdict on ‘TSR Investigates.’
More Details On The Verdict In Diddy’s Case & Courthouse Reactions
According to Carter, the courtroom roared when Diddy’s not guilty verdicts were delivered. That noise was reportedly quieted, however, when his guilty convictions were read. Outside the courthouse, pandemonium ensued in a sea of reporters, photographers, and public attendees. Furthermore, media personality Armon Wiggins and an unknown woman went viral for dousing themselves with baby oil. Janice Combs, Diddy’s mom, also made headlines for blowing kisses at Diddy supporters.
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“They acquitted him of the sex trafficking, which he was absolutely innocent of. They acquitted him of the racketeering conspiracy, that he was absolutely innocent of, and all the components to it. The kidnapping? He was innocent of that. The arson? He was innocent of that. The obstructing of justice. He was innocent of that. And that is no longer just me saying that, that is the verdict of our jury… today is victory of all victories,” Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo, said in part.
More Details On What Happened After The 55-Year-Old Was Read His Verdict
According to Carter, the “victory” talk came to a bit of a halt after the judge on the case denied Diddy’s bond. Furthermore, the court cited the 55-year-old as a flight risk and noted his history of violence.
Scroll above to watch as Carter shares how Diddy reacted to the decision. Additionally, he shares the final words the mogul uttered to his family members before exiting the courtroom. Lastly, Carter shares what’s scheduled to happen next in Diddy’s case as he awaits his official sentencing.
