Didi Trial Judgment: Jury Denied Celebrity Influence

Jury Sean “Didi” comb After the trial, the trial broke the silence.

“It took us more than two days to review,” the juror who chose to keep the name in a sentence ABC News Thursday, July 3, “Our decision is based solely on the evidence presented and the provisions of the law.”

The jurors added that Diddy’s celebrity status influenced their idea of ​​decision-making “very insulting and derogatory to the jury and deliberation process.” jury Made of 12 peoplewhich included eight men and four women.

“We will treat any defendant the same way no matter who they are. I have nothing to say,” the statement concluded.

Diddy, 55, is on trial after being arrested in September 2024. He was charged with sexual trafficking, extortion and transportation for prostitution. The shameful music tycoon pleaded not guilty to all charges and denied all charges against him.

“We are disappointed in the pursuit of what we believe is the decision of the U.S. Attorney’s Office to injustice prosecution by Mr. Combs,” Diddy’s attorney Marc Agnifilo The statement at that time said. “He is an imperfect man, but he is not a criminal. To his credit, Mr. Combs was nothing more than working with this investigation, and he moved to New York last week to look forward to these allegations. Please keep your judgment until you have all the facts.

Diddy began in May at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn before the trial. His four bail requests were denied by a judge Aron Subanaanian.

After weeks of testimony, the jury reviewed it for several days. On Wednesday, July 2, news broke that Didi was acquitted for extortion and sexual trafficking, but Convicted Regarding two counts of transport, for prostitution. Each count can be sentenced to a maximum of 10 years.

After the trial, Didi’s lawyer requested Post rapper now. Agnifilo proposes Diddy will return to his home in Miami Beach, Sing Island, to pay $1 million bail and hand over his passport.

But Judge Subramanian ruled Diddy Will Stay in prison Until he is scheduled to make a verdict on October 3.

Didi’s lawyers after leaving court on Wednesday Hold a press conference Outside the New York City building. Agnifilo shared that despite the result being a “huge victory”, they “didn’t finish the fight.”

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