Diddy’s family have spoken out after he was cleared of the most serious charges after the jury handed down a verdict today at a New York Court.
The hip hop mogul had been found not guilty of racketeering and of sex trafficking former girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman referred to as ‘Jane. ‘ As the verdict, decided by eight men and four women, acquitted him of the most serious counts, he dropped to the floor. But he was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, relating to Ventura and Jane.
When asked how his dad was, Diddy’s son, Christian, known professionally as King Combs, responded: “Great,” while his daughters added: “Good, happy. “
During the two-month trial, the court heard how Diddy flew 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.
However, he was acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges, relating to allegations that he forced his former girlfriends into drug-fuelled sex encounters, which had been known as ‘Freak-Offs. ‘
Shortly before the verdicts were delivered following days of deliberation, Diddy asked the courtroom to pray for his family, and this was received with applause.
When the news was delivered, he fell to his knees, with his head down in his chair, appearing to pray after avoiding the longest sentence – life in prison for the highest charge.
Diddy’s family, who had supported him throughout the case, clapped and cheered. His defence lawyers hugged one another, and Diddy then stopped and embraced his lawyer, Brian Steel. The mixed result came on day three of deliberations.
Throughout the ongoing trial, Diddy had pleaded not guilty to all allegations made against him. Diddy appeared overwhelmed as the court adjourned for at least a few hours.
His attorney told the court that Diddy had been given “his life” by the jury after he faced spending the rest of it behind bars. Marc Agnifilo added that the musician would be “nothing short of a fool” if he violated any of the conditions laid out by the court, should he be released from custody.
Agnifilo said: “He treasures, I assure you, the opportunity that he has been given, and he will not run afoul of anything this court imposes on him. ” Agnifilo went on to say that he should be “released on appropriate conditions,” as he had been acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking.
He’s reportedly considering returning to his home in Miami, where he would live under the conditions of his release, if he is to be released. Judge Arun Subramanian asked: “Is your proposal that he leaves this courtroom and walk outside? ” Agnifilo replied, it was.
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