Even before the start, the trial against Musikmogul Sean “Diddy” Combs attracted great media attention and is already considered one of the most sensational court processes of the 2020s. Now a member of the jury has spoken out and rejected allegations that Combs’ level of awareness had an impact on the judgment.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs process: jury rejects allegations
Compared to the US broadcaster “ABC”, the jury member emphasized that the decision was made regardless of the accused’s celebrity status. “We advised for two days. Our decision was based solely on the proven evidence and the wording of the law,” said the jury. He added: “We had treated every defendant in the same way – regardless of who it is. I have nothing to say about it.” According to “ABC”, the jury wanted to remain anonymous to protect himself from possible harassment on the Internet.
The jury’s statements took place shortly after the judgment, which was announced on Wednesday (July 2). The twelve -member jury – consisting of eight men and four women – freedom commented Combs in the most serious charges. Organized crime and two cases of human trafficking for the purpose of sexual exploitation. A conviction in these points could have resulted in a lifelong imprisonment.
Success for Combs & sentence is still pending
Despite the acquittal in the central points, the process has not yet been completed. The final sentence will be determined at a later date. As the “Tagesschau” reports, the public prosecutor calls for a prison sentence of four to five years, while the defense is aiming for a punishment of less than two years. The decision on the sentence is expected within the next three months.
The court rejected an application by Combs’ lawyers on release against the deposit. The judge justified this by the fact that Combs was a potential danger to witnesses that had testified against him.