Gloria Allred on Diddy's Civil Cases and Lower Burden of Proof After Verdict

Criminal Verdict and Bail Decision

• ⚖️ Attorney Gloria Allred respects jury verdicts but notes Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted of at least two felonies, making him a convicted felon.
• 🚫 Allred is glad the judge denied Combs' bail pending sentencing, preventing potential danger to victims and witnesses.
• ❌ Combs was acquitted of RICO racketeering and sex trafficking charges, which could have carried life sentences.

Civil Lawsuits and Burden of Proof

• 🏛️ Allred represents several women who have filed civil lawsuits against Combs, some alleging rape, abuse, sexual assault, and harassment.
• 💡 The criminal verdict is unlikely to significantly affect the civil litigation due to a lower burden of proof in civil cases (preponderance of the evidence vs. beyond a reasonable doubt).
• 🔍 Civil cases will proceed to discovery, seeking all evidence to prove clients' cases.

Fear and Courage of Accusers

• 🗣️ Allred acknowledges the fear of retaliation faced by accusers who spoke to law enforcement and filed lawsuits.
• 💪 Despite their fears, these women overcame their fear and found the courage to speak out and pursue legal action.
• ⚠️ The defense admitted Combs has a propensity for violence, a factor that may be relevant in ongoing legal proceedings.