Piers Morgan delievered his own verdict (Image: GETTY)
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found not guilty of racketeering, and not guilty of s3x trafficking ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as “Jane”. However, the embattled rapper, 55, has been found guilty found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution, related to both women. The trial heard from 34 witnesses over nearly two months, including ex-girlfriends, former employees of Combs, male escorts and federal agents. Combs denied all of the charges. He has been behind bars since he was arrested in September of last year.
Piers Morgan reacted to the news as the verdict was revealed on Wednesday after two days of deliberation. Taking to X the Uncensored presenter, 60, reacted to the news as he retweeted a breaking announcement which read: “BREAKING A federal jury has convicted Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on two counts of transportation for prostitution.”
In view of his 8.9 million followers Piers simply wrote: “Wow…”
Following nearly a year of abuse and assault allegations, which started and quickly settled with a ($20 million) suit from former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, Combs was arrested in New York City in o
In September on criminal charges.
The Bad Boy Records founder was hit with charges of racketeering, s3x trafficking, transportation to engage in prostitution and more.
Combs took to prayer with members of his family joining in while in court ahead of the verdict being delivered, where he said: “Let us pray, please watch over my family,”.
The family of Sean Combs, who have been a constant presence throughout this trial, are now leaving court.
Court will resume this afternoon to hear whether Diddy will be released on bail or sent back to Jɑil.