Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of most serious counts

Jurors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial acquitted him of the most serious charges — racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking — but found him guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.

Combs could receive a prison sentence of up to 20 years — the maximum is 10 for each of the transportation counts. If he had been convicted of any of the other counts, the 55-year-old could have faced up to life in prison.

The defense has asked that Combs be released while he awaits sentencing — a request the prosecution opposed. The judge said he’ll make a decision after the sides submit formal arguments.

Before he was lead out of the courtroom out by marshals, Sean “Diddy” Combs knelt down in front of his chair and bowed his head like he was praying.

When he stood up, Combs faced the gallery and clapped, prompting the gallery to clap and cheer.

Combs’ attorneys all exchanged hugs as the gallery continued to cheer for them.

Combs faced his family his face beaming. He said, “Thank you. Love you mom. I love you. I love you. I love you.”

His family and friends erupted into applause. Some family members wiped tears from their eyes.

After Combs left the courtroom, the family section starting chanting “dream team” to the lawyers who slapped each other on the back and embraced. Defense attorney Teny Geragos hugged members of Combs’ family with tears rolling down her cheeks.

Credit: cnn.com

 

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