It’s been almost two weeks since a verdict was delivered within the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The 55-year-old rapper finally obtained a combined verdict, which noticed him discovered responsible on two counts of transportation to have interaction in prostitution however not responsible on a rely of racketeering and sex-trafficking every. After the combined verdict was delivered, Combs was denied bail, and he’s at the moment awaiting his sentence. Authorized specialists, all of the whereas, proceed to weigh in on the matter, with O.J. Simpson’s former lawyer being one of many newest to take action.
The racketeering (or RICO) cost in Diddy’s case was probably the most extreme offense that prosecutors had been pursuing. So some specialists have opined that the embattled music and style mogul noticed a major win in that he was discovered responsible on that cost. Robert Shapiro, nevertheless, remains to be of the idea that the rapper will obtain 2.5 to three.5 years. Moreover, Shapiro shared the next sentiments with Fox Information:
Whether or not or not he had a prison historical past, I do not know. That might increase it. However, having mentioned that and having seen that this decide didn’t launch him on bail, I believe a message could also be coming that you’ll be spending much more time, so no motive to allow you to come out and are available again in.
Robert Shapiro is definitely no stranger to high-profile authorized instances, as he was one of many key members of O.J. Simpson’s authorized crew when he was on trial for the murders of Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman. In the end, Shapiro and his colleagues had been profitable in defending Brown, who was finally acquitted. It needs to be mentioned, nevertheless, that there are totally different variables in play on the subject of the late Simpson’s case and that of Sean Combs. There’s additionally the truth that Combs has now been convicted and going through jail time. Based mostly on the fees, he may face a most of 20 years behind bars, although prosecutors beneficial between 4 and 5 years.
Diddy’s stint in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Middle started in late 2024 after he was arrested. Earlier than he was taken into custody, the “Let’s Get It” performer was going through numerous lawsuits pertaining to alleged violence, sexual assault and sex-trafficking. The primary of these fits got here in 2023 from his former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, who additionally testified at his trial. A significant level of debate within the state of affairs is the 2016 lodge footage that exhibits Diddy assaulting Ventura. Robert Shapiro thinks this might issue into sentencing, too:
If the decide seems at that tape in his thoughts and is reminded about it once more… I believe there’s a actual likelihood {that a} substantial sentence might be forthcoming.
A whole lot of uncertainty stays for Sean Combs and people in his orbit proper now. The Grammy winner’s bodyguard, Large Homie, is aiming to go away the US in worry of retaliation from sure forces, and even Combs’ private chef is anxious concerning the future. Regardless of the unknown variables, Combs’ legal professionals expressed enthusiasm over the decision. After the ruling was confirmed, the rapper’s authorized crew mentioned they had been “not almost completed preventing” and had been “simply getting began.”
Diddy’s sentencing is ready to happen on October 3, and he’ll stay behind bars within the meantime. Like the remainder of us, Robert Shapiro will simply have to attend and see what Decide Arun Subramanian decides upon.