Diddy walked out of a Manhattan courtroom cleared of essentially the most severe federal expenses towards him after a two-month trial that drew nationwide consideration and authorized comparisons to some of the watched circumstances in American historical past.

The Hip-Hop mogul was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges on July 2, 2025, in New York’s federal court.

The jury did convict him on two lesser counts of transporting people to interact in prostitution. His sentencing is scheduled for October 3.

The protection workforce’s choice to not have Diddy testify was a calculated transfer that drew reward from authorized heavyweight Robert Shapiro, who famously helped safe OJ Simpson’s 1995 acquittal.

“The defense team did a terrific job on a case the U.S. Attorney overcharged. An acquittal in Federal Court is highly unusual. Congratulations to Mark and Tenny for building an incredible group of talented lawyers,” Shapiro instructed Fox News.

Diddy’s authorized workforce, led by Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo, included a lineup of seasoned attorneys: Brian Steel, Anna Estevao, Jason Driscoll, Xavier R. Donaldson and Alexandra Shapiro.

Harvard Law professor Alan Dershowitz additionally weighed in on the trial’s consequence, evaluating the technique to Simpson’s protection.

“Ultimately, the smart decision was not putting OJ on the witness stand. The smart decision here was not putting Combs on the witness stand. The difference is we want a complete victory. They got a partial victory, but an almost complete victory, so I commend them for excellent work,” Dershowitz stated.

The trial, which started on May 5, centered on whether or not Diddy operated a legal enterprise or engaged in consensual grownup relationships.

Prosecutors argued the Hip-Hop mogul used his affect to use ladies. The protection countered that the federal government exaggerated the case and blurred the road between private habits and legal conduct.

The jury sided with the protection on essentially the most severe allegations, delivering a uncommon federal acquittal that authorized specialists say is a tough achievement.

Shapiro’s involvement within the OJ Simpson case stays some of the scrutinized moments in authorized historical past.

OJ Simpson, a former NFL star, was acquitted of double homicide in 1995 after a trial that captivated the nation. Shapiro helped assemble the “Dream Team” that included Johnnie Cochran and F. Lee Bailey.

Ironically, Diddy’s sentencing listening to is ready for October 3, 2025, the same day O.J. Simpson was acquitted.

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