Diddy was denied bail Wednesday (July 2) regardless of being acquitted of essentially the most extreme expenses in his federal intercourse trafficking case, leaving his mom Janice Combs bracing for what’s subsequent as sentencing looms.
The 55-year-old mogul was cleared of racketeering and intercourse trafficking expenses that would have led to a life sentence, however a Manhattan federal jury discovered him responsible of two lesser counts of transportation to interact in prostitution. These convictions carry a possible sentence of as much as 20 years. Decide Arun Subramanian dominated that Diddy will stay in custody till his sentencing listening to in early October.
Contained in the courtroom, feelings ran excessive as the decision was learn simply earlier than 10 a.m. native time. Spectators erupted when the jury foreman introduced three not responsible verdicts. Diddy, wearing a darkish go well with, smiled and clasped his arms in prayer. His son, Christian “King” Combs, celebrated within the courthouse elevator, telling the Every day Mail, “Very first thing I’m gonna do is hug my Pops!” His older brother, Justin Combs, added, “I’m so joyful.”
Janice Combs, 80, remained composed all through the day, even because the courtroom buzzed with applause and tears from household and pals. Wearing white pants and a navy-striped prime, she quietly excused herself to the restroom earlier than the choose’s bail ruling, calmly fixing her lipstick within the mirror.
“Do I appear calm? After all I do,” she instructed the Every day Mail. “Does anybody wish to see me faint or collapse? No, they don’t. And I don’t wish to see it myself. So… I maintain it collectively.”
Regardless of the partial authorized win, Janice made it clear the household isn’t celebrating but.
“It hasn’t been simple and it’s not over but,” she mentioned. “We’re not making any plans [for a celebration] as a result of it’s too quickly.”
Her poise stood in distinction to the courtroom’s emotional launch. Diddy’s 18-year-old twin daughters, D’Lila and Jessie, leaned on one another because the not responsible verdicts have been learn. Janice hugged her sister however in any other case remained stoic.
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Diddy has been in jail since his arrest in September 2024 on expenses of racketeering conspiracy, intercourse trafficking and prostitution-related offenses. His authorized group, led by legal professional Marc Agnifilo, had pushed for launch following the decision, arguing that Diddy needs to be allowed to return to Florida to look after his mom. The choose denied the request.
“I put all my religion in God, he’s the one one,” Janice mentioned. “The remainder of it’s simply noise and doesn’t have something to do with me. Thanks for asking, I recognize it.”
The trial, which started in early Might, included graphic testimony and allegations of abuse, drug use and coercion. Diddy’s household attended practically each session.
His sentencing is scheduled for October 2.
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