Diddy’s Response to Not Responsible Verdict in Federal Trial

The world virtually stopped shifting when the jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial introduced he was not responsible on three of 5 felony counts. However whereas the surface world has been combined with reactions to the information, it is his response contained in the courtroom that paints a vivid image.

Earlier than the verdicts got here out, a BBC reporter shared there was rigidity on each side of the courtroom room. Whereas Diddy’s household, together with his kids and mom, sat behind him praying for excellent news, absolutely of us on the opposite facet had been hoping for the other to rain down.

All through the two-month trial, reporters famous Diddy’s distinct and typically scary facial expressions. He is been caught give demise stares to journalists and even throwing up coronary heart symbols together with his palms to his kids. However on Tuesday (July 1), Diddy’s stern demeanor took a celebratory flip.

An enormous sigh of aid was heard from Diddy’s facet of the room after the heaviest rely, racketeering conspiracy, got here again not responsible, TMZ reported. As the remainder of the choice was introduced, he clearly eased up. After listening to “not responsible” on Rely 4– intercourse trafficking of his ex-girlfriend Jane Doe– Diddy even fist-pumped the air from his seat.

He then fell to his knees in spite of everything verdicts had been learn, clearly grateful of the likelihood that he would possibly return residence. Drawings from contained in the room present the Unhealthy Boy founder beneath the courtroom desk, together with his head buried in his chair, in keeping with courtroom artist Elizabeth Williams. Earlier than this, Diddy had been dealing with life in jail. Now, he is taking a look at a most 10-year bid for every prostitution rely.

BBC additionally reported the 55-year-old mouthed the phrases “I am coming residence” to his household following the information. Sarcastically, these phrases additionally reference his 2013 pop hit that includes Skylar Gray. A choose is now deciding if Diddy ought to go free till his sentencing date.

For now, the flashy mogul is celebrating the potential return to his life stuffed with all-white events and music making. In the meantime, his victims, like Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura and Daybreak Richard, have expressed heartbreak over the decision.