It’s been a few weeks since the conclusion of Sean Combs’ sex-trafficking trial in New York. The rapper, who’s also famously known as Diddy, received a mixed verdict that saw him avoid a racketeering (or RICO) charge. In the aftermath of the case, analysts continue to share their takes on the legal proceedings and what lies ahead. A few people who were directly connected to the trial have also spoken out. One such person to do so is an alternate juror, who shared his take on the vibe in the courtroom and the defense’s strategy.
The Juror Talks About What It Was Like Being In The Courtroom For Diddy’s Trial?
Early on, experts predicted that assembling a jury for 55-year-old Diddy’s trial would be difficult. 12 jurors were ultimately selected, though, and six alternates were on hand as well. One of those alternates spoke to Fox News after the trial and confirmed his identity with an official badge. During his conversation, the unnamed juror told the news outlet that before the “Finna Get Loose” artist’s trial, he hadn’t had many experiences in court. Based on the way the juror summed up everything, though, it sounds like he’ll never forget it:
It was really like a movie. Just as a witness who’s never been, you know, who’s never been really in the court, never been a juror… never followed the courts or never done any of this stuff, just to be there and watch that and how they conducted themselves was very memorable.
Cassie Ventura, testified and rapper Kid Cudi took to the stand as well. Ultimately, Combs was only found guilty on two of the four charges he was facing, and the alternate juror has a take on that as well.
dangled her from a 17th-floor balcony during an argument. However, while being cross-examined by Combs’ lawyer, Nicole Westmoreland, Bongolan admitted that she couldn’t remember exact details.
With the court case now done, Diddy remains in the Brooklyn-based Metropolitan Detention Center and will stay there up until his sentencing, which takes place on October 3. In the meantime, it remains to be seen whether other jurors or more will speak out about their experiences in the courtroom.