The temper in court docket modified when the choose denied bail, ruling that the rapper should stay behind bars in New York whereas awaiting sentencing on federal prostitution-related fees
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs made an emotional four-word remark to his mum in court docket after the choose denied him bail.
Diddy has been discovered responsible of simply two of the 5 counts he was charged with – nevertheless, the prosecution continues to be looking for a most sentence of 20 years.
The embattled rapper, 55, was charged with intercourse trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to have interaction in prostitution. He was discovered not responsible of intercourse trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, however discovered responsible of two counts of transportation to have interaction in prostitution.
Through the trial on the Federal District Courtroom in Decrease Manhattan, which started on Might 5, the jury heard from 34 witnesses, together with celebrities like Child Cudi and Combs’ ex-girlfriend Cassie.
Diddy was stated to have fallen to his knees, leaned on his chair along with his elbows, and clasped his arms in prayer when the court docket’s resolution was made public. He was discovered not responsible of racketeering and of intercourse trafficking former girlfriend Cassie Ventura and one other girl known as ‘Jane.’
He initiated a spherical of applause that his household and authorized crew participated in, as clapping and whistling resonated all through the courtroom. Earlier than the decision was learn, Diddy requested the courtroom to hope for his household. As he realized of his destiny, the rapper fell to his knees along with his head down in a chair, seemingly praying once more after avoiding life in jail for the very best cost in his case.
His household – who’ve supported him all through – stood within the background clapping and cheering. His defence attorneys hugged one another and Combs then stopped as much as embrace his lawyer Brian Metal.
However the temper in court docket modified when federal choose denied bail for the music mogul on Wednesday, ruling that the rapper should stay behind bars in New York whereas awaiting sentencing for his conviction on federal prostitution-related fees.
Combs then turned to his household and stated: “We’re gonna make it via this.” He added: “I will see you after I get out,” earlier than blowing kisses to the 2 rows behind him within the courtroom the place his family and friends have been sitting. “I really like you all, be robust,” he stated. Turning to his mom as he was being escorted out, he stated: “I really like you, mother.”
Protection legal professional Marc Agnifilo referred to as as we speak’s verdict within the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs “a fantastic victory” exterior of the courthouse in New York Metropolis. Combs is because of be sentenced on October 3 at 10am native time – however the choose is ready to deliver the date ahead.
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