An alternate juror in Sean "Diddy" Combs' racketeering and sex trafficking trial explained how the defense successfully "poked holes" in the prosecution's case, leading to his acquittal on the most serious charges. Diddy was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking but guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The juror highlighted the cross-examinations of Dawn Richard and Bryana Bongolan by defense attorney Nicole Westmoreland as key moments. Sentencing is set for Oct. 3, where Diddy could face up to 20 years.
Diddy juror points to where defense ‘poked holes’ in prosecution’s case to get racketeering acquittal
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️An alternate juror in Sean "Diddy" Combs' racketeering and sex trafficking trial explained how the defense successfully "poked holes" in the prosecution's case, leading to his acquittal on the most serious charges. Diddy was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking but guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. The juror highlighted the cross-examinations of Dawn Richard and Bryana Bongolan by defense attorney Nicole Westmoreland as key moments. Sentencing is set for Oct. 3, where Diddy could face up to 20 years.
Trending- 1 September 2024: Diddy began domestic batterers program before arrest
- 2 July 2: Jury found Diddy not guilty of racketeering/sex trafficking, guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution
- 3 Oct. 3: Sentencing hearing set for Diddy
- Sean "Diddy" Combs acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges
- Sean "Diddy" Combs found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution
- Potential sentence of up to 20 years for Diddy
- Diddy to reenter domestic batterers program after release
What: Sean "Diddy" Combs was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges but found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, with an alternate juror explaining the defense's strategy.
When: Jury verdict on July 2; sentencing set for Oct. 3; Diddy began a domestic batterers program before his September 2024 arrest.
Where: Southern District of New York courtroom.
Why: The defense successfully highlighted inconsistencies in witness testimonies (Dawn Richard, Bryana Bongolan), leading the jury to find the government had not proven the most serious charges.
How: Defense attorneys, particularly Nicole Westmoreland, conducted intense cross-examinations, exposing contradictions and memory lapses in key prosecution witnesses.