Sean “Diddy” Combs’ protection legal professional Teny Geragos made a transparent opening assertion Monday (Might 12) relating to prosecutor’s push to convict the rap mogul of intercourse trafficking and racketeering. In response to Geragos, Combs could also be sophisticated — nevertheless the case isn’t.
Geragos — one among eight high-powered attorneys on the disgraced rap star’s protection group — argued that whereas Combs takes duty for his violent habits, “Home violence isn’t intercourse trafficking,” per CNN. Whereas his large assortment of child oil and strange “freak off” occasions have been revealed to the world, he can’t be tried primarily based on his preferences alone.
The legal professional acknowledged that the bombshell video proof of Combs assaulting Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura within the hallway of a Los Angeles resort in 2016 was “indefensible,” nevertheless cited the act as proof of home violence, not intercourse trafficking. The argument comes after Assistant US Lawyer Emily Johnson tried to reveal “one other aspect” of the New York native who “ran a prison enterprise” with people who “helped him commit crimes and canopy them up.”
“Home violence is a really severe matter. It’s a dangerous and unlawful drawback,” legal professional Geragos acknowledged Monday. “We take full duty that there was home violence on this case. Home violence isn’t intercourse trafficking, I need to say it once more, home violence isn’t intercourse trafficking. Had he been charged with home violence or assault we might not be right here proper now.”
“Sean Combs has a mood and when he drank and took the flawed medication he received violent,” she continued. “My consumer isn’t happy with that. Sean Combs has a nasty mood and typically when he will get so indignant or jealous he typically will get uncontrolled.” The legal professional doubled down that whereas jurors might imagine Combs is a “jerk” or “imply,” it isn’t proof of a prison enterprise.
”There was an incredible quantity of noise round this case during the last 12 months. It’s time to cancel that noise and listen to and see the proof offered on this courtroom and it is going to be crystal clear,” she acknowledged.
Some celebs have additionally given their two cents on the trial, together with Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz who took to X Tuesday saying that the relations between Diddy and Cassie had been consensual. “THIS WAS CONSENSUAL SHE WAS HIS GIRLFRIEND. TRYING TO GIVE SOMEONE LIFE N PRISON FOR THIS IS BULLS**T!” the rapper hollered in all caps.
“I really feel for his youngsters,” hip-hop legend LL Cool J acknowledged, per E! Information. “The remainder I can’t communicate on, that’s what we’ve received the court docket system for. However I really feel for his children.”
Disgraced Dangerous Boy boss Sean “Diddy” Combs is at present dealing with federal prices associated to intercourse trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to interact in prostitution. If convicted for his highest prices, the embattled star might be sentenced to life in jail. The 55-year-old has pleaded not responsible to the costs in opposition to him.