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Diddy Juror Slams Critics, Defends Verdict as Fair

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By Web Desk Published July 8, 2025 2 Min Read
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Sean "Diddy" Combs sits with members of his defense team, in New York, US, April 18, 2025, in this courtroom sketch. Photo Credit: Reuter
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On July 8, 2025, a juror from Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial hit back at public criticism, calling claims of bias “insulting and belittling” after his acquittal on major charges.

The anonymous juror, speaking to ABC News, emphasised that the jury’s two-day deliberation focused solely on evidence and law, not Combs’ celebrity status. Combs, 55, was acquitted on July 2 of racketeering conspiracy and two sex trafficking counts but convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution, facing up to 20 years, per Reuters. “We treated him like any defendant,” the juror stated, countering online scepticism with X posts like “Diddy’s fame didn’t sway us!”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs juror slams ‘highly insulting’ public response to verdict: ‘Belittling to the jury’ https://t.co/fabCx6UkP3 pic.twitter.com/xv3k1oYmU1

— New York Post (@nypost) July 7, 2025

Combs’ legal team, led by Anna Estevao, described the acquittals as a significant victory, allowing them to avoid a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years. Judge Arun Subramanian denied a $1 million bond, which means Combs will remain detained until his sentencing on October 3. Upon his return to Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre, inmates reportedly gave Combs a standing ovation. Attorney Marc Agnifilo remarked, “They never see anyone beat the government.”

The eight-week trial featured 34 witnesses, including accusers like Cassie Ventura, but Combs’ team relied on cross-examination, calling no witnesses. Allegations of “Freak Offs” and coerced sex acts failed to prove racketeering, per The New York Times. The mixed verdict, which attracted 500 million social media impressions, sparked debates, with 60% of Americans following the case and questioning the influence of celebrities in the justice system.

The juror’s defence of Diddy’s 2025 verdict, which affects 50 million fans, raises questions about bias in the $20 billion entertainment industry, according to Nielsen. This case, along with global events, underscores the importance of accountability among high-profile figures, shaping legal and cultural narratives in a fragmented media landscape.

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