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Just moments after the music mogul was found guilty on two out of five counts in his trial—during which he pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, as well as transportation to engage in prostitution—Combs reacted within the courtroom.
AdvetAccording to NBC News, after hearing the verdict, Combs got on his knees with his head down in a chair, seemingly praying after avoiding life in prison in his case. The outlet noted his family stood in the background, clapping and cheering. The defense attorneys hugged each other, while Combs hugged lawyer Brian Steel.
The trial for the 55-year-old lasted for seven weeks in New York City, during which the prosecution brought a number of witnesses to the stand, including his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, her ex Kid Cudi as well as multiple former assistants, sex workers and investigators
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The defense, however, announced on June 24 it did not plan to call any witnesses, according to NBC News reporters in the courtroom, and instead planned to submit evidence and expand on issues brought up by the prosecution. And while Combs himself didn't take the stand, he did address the court on June 24, the same day the defense rested, to emphasize to presiding Judge Arun Subramanian it was his decision to not testify as well as share insight into how he was doing.
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