On Wednesday, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was declared guilty of two charges based on transferring his former girlfriends for prostitution, however was exonerated of racketeering and sex trafficking charges. His family and fans are applauding the verdict, as quoted by New York Post.
Pertaining to the bombshell case, prosecutors had charged Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of coercing his two partners to get involved in the drug-fueled, longstanding parties, “Freak Offs,” and male sex workers when the artist watched, according to Reuters.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ family reacts
The music producer’s mother, Janice Combs, 85, was clicked outside the court flaunting a thumbs up at the media. Diddy’s children, including Justin, also accompanied her. The 31-year-old bore allegations of raping a woman with his father as per a civil suit, the Mirror quoted.
Post the verdict, Diddy waved his fist in the air, as per New York Post. He reportedly mouthed “thank you” to the jurors and kneeled and bowed in front of his chair.
Sean Diddy Combs’ case details
The rapper is estimated to be slammed with 20 years in prison on the two admissible charges. However, erstwhile federal prosecutor Mitchell Epner mentioned while speaking to the outlet that the artists could perhaps get a lenient sentencing amounting to months instead of years.
Combs has been incarcerated since September 16. This indicates that he has almost served the part of his sentencing. The sentencing is stipulated to happen within few months. Epner mentioned that Judge Arun Subramanian can possibly give a green signal to Combs’ request of getting a bail before the sentencing.
