On Wednesday, July 2, the jury locked in a verdict in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. The 55-year-old was found guilty on two counts of transporting individuals for prostitution. His mother, Janice Combs, and all his children — Christian Combs, Justin, Jessie, D’Lila, Probability, and Quincy Brown were all in court for the decision. Following the judge’s denial of his reported $1 million bond, the Combs family has seemingly reacted to the final result.
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Combs Family Reacts After Jury Delivers Verdict In Federal Trial
The group didn’t seem pleased with the final result after Judge Arun Subramanian denied Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs $1 million bond request. The judge had previously rejected bond before the trial and said he saw no reason to alter that call. Judge Subramanian also stated that after authorities searched Diddy’s homes, he engaged in “violent and illegal conduct.”
“This highlights a disregard for the rule of law and a propensity of violence,” he explained.
Diddy’s Lawyer Speaks Out Following Verdict
Shortly after the court announced Diddy’s verdict, his lawyer Marc Agnifilo addressed each the ruling and the jury. He called the final result a win for Combs and a win for the jury. “Today’s an incredible victory for Sean Combs. It’s an incredible victory for the jury,” Agnifilo said.
Agnifilo further stated that he believes the jury got the choice right.
“We had a beautiful jury, they listened to each word and so they got the situation right.. definitely right enough. So today is an incredible day, today is a win. Today is a victory of all victories for Sean Combs and our legal team,” Agnifilo continued.
From The Courtroom To Sentencing: What’s Next For Diddy
In the newest update on Diddy’s trial, he submitted a $1 million bond proposal signed by his mother, Janice, his sister, and Sarah Chapman, the mother of his eldest daughter, Probability Combs. Nevertheless, the court denied the proposal and announced his sentencing date.
In accordance with CNN, the Bad Boy Records founder shall be sentenced on October 3 at 10 a.m. EST. NBC News reports that the defense is in search of a 21-to-27-month prison term, while the prosecution wants a sentence between 51 and 63 months. Diddy could reportedly be credited for the time he has already served.
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