Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs juror speaks out on prosecution’s RICO case in opposition to rapper

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A jury of his friends discovered rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs not responsible of probably the most severe prices he had been going through on July 2.

On that day, the jury informed the courtroom the federal government had not confirmed the disgraced music mogul participated in a racketeering conspiracy or intercourse trafficking. Nevertheless, Diddy was discovered responsible on two counts of transportation to have interaction in prostitution.

An alternate juror, who offered his badge to Fox Information Digital for affirmation, defined the place Diddy's protection had "poked holes" within the prosecution's case.

"I imply, there have been at all times moments the place there was, you realize, when the protection actually was in a position to get in," the juror informed Fox Information Digital. "I imply one that basically stood out for me… I even wrote it in my notes, was the cross-examination of Daybreak Richard. However Miss Westmoreland, you realize, her cross-examination of her, and even Bana. I imply… she undoubtedly poked holes. I believe that is why that they had her do this, however simply to see how she did it, it actually was one thing simply to behold."

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Diddy was discovered not responsible on prices of racketeering and intercourse trafficking. (Jane Rosenberg)

Former Danity Kane singer Dawn Richard testified that she informed Diddy's ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, to go away the rapper after witnessing him bodily assault the musician. Diddy and Richard had been within the recording studio when he allegedly mentioned that what was witnessed the day earlier than was "ardour" and what individuals in relationships do. He claimed Cassie was OK and that it was finest in the event that they did not say something. The rapper allegedly mentioned that the place he is from, individuals go lacking. Richard heard his phrases to imply that folks find yourself useless.

Diddy's legal professional, Nicole Westmoreland, introduced up inconsistencies in Richard's a number of interviews with prosecutors. The protection legal professional additionally highlighted the truth that the singer hadn't disclosed Diddy's alleged risk in opposition to her life till every week earlier than the trial.

"It was a demise risk that you simply didn’t recall on seven completely different events?" Westmoreland questioned.

Diddy's protection additionally intensely cross-examined Bryana Bongolan, a buddy of Cassie. Bongolan, who generally glided by the nickname "Bana," testified that Diddy dangled her off the ledge of a 17-story balcony. Throughout cross-examination, Westmoreland was in a position to get Bana to confess she could not bear in mind particulars of the alleged incident.

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The alternate juror, who listened to seven weeks of testimony however didn't take part instantly in deliberations, did word that he would have "reached the identical conclusion that the jurors had made" on the racketeering cost.

He additionally praised each side for being "on the prime of their sport" within the Southern District of New York, describing the SDNY because the "prime district" and "the place for trials."

"It was actually like a film," the juror mentioned. "Simply as a witness who's by no means been, you realize, who's by no means been actually within the court docket, by no means been a juror… by no means adopted the courts or by no means finished any of these items, simply to be there and watch that and the way they carried out themselves was very memorable."

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Diddy was "at all times very engaged" all through the trial, in keeping with the juror.

"You might inform that he was combating the entire time. He was at all times writing notes every time there was a cross-examination. He was taking notes, giving them to the lawyer. So, I discovered that to only be all very fascinating."

The rapper's presence by no means "intimidated" the alternate juror, who mentioned he'd by no means seen Diddy or adopted his music.

"So, simply to see him in particular person each day along with his white hair was fully completely different than something I ever noticed," he informed Fox Information Digital. "So it was undoubtedly memorable in that method. However I by no means felt intimidated or checked out him as a star in any solution to affect impartiality. I used to be simply sitting and simply listening to all of the proof that was offered."

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The jury in Diddy's trial heard from 34 prosecution witnesses over the course of seven weeks. (Jane Rosenberg)

Decide Arun Subramanian set Diddy's sentencing hearing for Oct. 3. He may withstand 20 years behind bars, 10 years for every depend of transportation to have interaction in prostitution.

The alternate juror defined he simply hopes Diddy will get the assistance he wants.

"I do suppose that once they had the opening arguments, they principally offered Diddy as a really flawed particular person — a drug addict, a intercourse addict, an individual that has many flaws," the juror recalled. "So I believe no matter sentence he is given… I hope that he simply will get the assistance that he wants. If he is in jail, I hope he can get the assistance that he wants."

He added: "I simply hope that he takes that point to only mirror and get the assistance that he wants."

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Sean "Diddy" Combs was initially arrested in September 2024. (JOCE/Bauer-Griffin/GC Photos)

In accordance with Diddy's defense lawyer , the disgraced music mogul will reenter a program for home batterers after he's freed. He had begun this system shortly earlier than his arrest in September 2024.

"He’s doing OK," Marc Agnifilo informed The Related Press.

He claimed Diddy genuinely needs enchancment and "realizes he has flaws like everybody else that he by no means labored on."

"He burns scorching in all issues. I believe what he has come to see is that he has these flaws and there’s no quantity of fame and no quantity of fortune that may erase them," he mentioned. "You possibly can’t cowl them up."