Defense Attorney Says Diddy Should Be Released Today
“Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy in a mixed verdict. So what’s next? Well defense attorney Marc Agnifilo says that Diddy “should be released on appropriate conditions” after being acquitted on racketeering and sex trafficking. In addition he says Combs would go back to his house in Miami and abide by conditions set by the court. His defense attorney also added that Combs does not have access to his plane, and his entire family is here, “any three of them, any five of them can sign onto a bond.”
Assistant US Attorney Maurene Comey said the government opposes the motion. She said the trial showed evidence of extensive abuse and prolific drug use that the defense did not contest. The US Attorney also argued that Diddy does not respect the law and would likely commit new crimes if released. In addition it was also confirmed the government intends to seek a sentence of incarceration, and that Combs still faces up to 20 years in prison for the two counts he has been convicted of.
The judge says he’ll make a decision on Diddy’s possible release after lawyers submit letters.
CNN reports,
Before Diddy left of the courtroom he knelt down in front of his chair and bowed his head like he was praying. When he stood up, Combs faced the gallery and clapped, prompting the gallery to clap and cheer. Combs’ attorneys all exchanged hugs as the gallery continued to cheer for them.
