Controversial hip hop star Diddy was recently found guilty on two of five counts in his federal trial, which could land him in prison for the next 20 years, and he’s not getting out on bail before sentencing. However, his team of lawyers are declaring victory via TMZ.
The music mogul’s co-lead attorney Marc Agnifilo said Diddy and the jury system won Wednesday as the jury in his criminal trial found him not guilty of racketeering and s*x trafficking.
Agnifilo stated that RICO and s*x trafficking trials are like fighting fire-breathing dragons … and he says Diddy slayed this dragon. He was only found guilty of lesser charges related to prostitution.
Speaking on the steps outside the courthouse, Teny Geragos stated that it had been extremely difficult to prepare for trial while Diddy was incarcerated in MDC Brooklyn. She said she’s been saying it for months that Diddy did not s*xually assault anyone. She said the media got it wrong every day for two years — and she said the jury found her client did not s*x traffic anyone.
Brian Steel also thanked his defense team colleagues and thanked the press for writing truthfully.
Nicole Westmoreland said … “Thankfully we have a right to a jury trial in this country.” She commended Diddy for battling for his freedom, and said they’re all proud of him. She urged the media to report vigorously on the acquittal.
Xavier Donaldson, Jason Driscoll, Alexandra Shapiro and Anna Estevao also spoke and thanked the judge, the jury, the press and the city.
Diddy was found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and not guilty on racketeering and s*x trafficking charges. A few hours after the verdict, Judge Arun Subramanian denied bail and said that Diddy displayed violent and dangerous behavior in the past — like when he beat up Cassie at a Los Angeles hotel.
