P. Diddy's Lawyer Reveals Bombshells: Trial, Bail, and Potential Pardon

Defense Strategy and Trial Outcomes

• 🎯 Alexandra Shapiro, part of Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team, discusses the acquittal of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
• 💡 The defense team felt good about the trial for most of the time, but acknowledged the difficulty of winning in the Southern District of New York.
• ⚖️ The defense's strategy involved a mixture of challenging witness truthfulness and arguing that their accounts did not amount to a federal crime, often using written communications like text messages and videos to expose truth.
• 🎤 A strategic decision was made not to call defense witnesses, including potentially Christina Cororum, to avoid undermining the case's momentum after the government's presentation.

Legal Arguments and Motions

• 🔑 A key argument is that the Man Act convictions are unique and have never been applied to a case like this, questioning the definition of prostitution and the intent behind the payments.
• 🗣️ The defense is filing a motion for judgment of acquittal, arguing that the statute has a long history and has never been applied to this conduct, and also raising First Amendment arguments regarding performances being videotaped.
• 🚫 The defense contends that the prosecution did not sufficiently prove the purpose of travel was for sex for money, and that payments were for time, citing testimony and evidence where individuals were paid even if sex did not occur.

Bail and Sentencing Prospects

• ⏳ The defense is arguing for Combs' release on bail pending sentencing, highlighting the unusual nature of the Man Act conviction, the time already served (11 months), and presenting evidence of his change and commitment to rehabilitation.
• ⚖️ The judge's decision on bail is pending, with the defense hoping he will be persuaded by arguments about the unusual nature of the conviction and evidence of change.
• 📈 Sentencing will involve a pre-sentence investigation report and a detailed submission from the defense, with arguments expected regarding the sentencing guidelines.

Potential Pardon and Appeals

• ❓ Regarding a presidential pardon, Shapiro stated she has no personal knowledge but acknowledged the rumors circulating.
• 🚀 If bail and post-trial motions are unsuccessful, the defense plans to appeal, likely using similar arguments from the post-trial motion, including First Amendment and the interpretation of the Man Act.
• 🚫 The defense believes that without the RICO and sex trafficking charges, a prosecution solely on Man Act violations would likely have violated Justice Department policy.

Witness and Case Developments

• 🗣️ Shapiro noted that Gina (alleged victim three) does not consider herself a victim, indicating that the government likely scaled back its case as witnesses pushed back on the hoped-for narrative.
• 🎤 The prosecution's decision not to call Christina Cororum is seen as a double-edged sword for them, potentially risky given how other witnesses had spoken positively about Combs.