It’s been nearly two weeks since a verdict was delivered in the trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. The 55-year-old rapper ultimately received a mixed verdict, which saw him found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but not guilty on a count of racketeering and sex-trafficking each. After the mixed verdict was delivered, Combs was denied bail, and he’s currently awaiting his sentence. Legal experts, all the while, continue to weigh in on the matter, with O.J. Simpson’s former lawyer being one of the latest to do so.
The racketeering (or RICO) charge in Diddy’s case was the most severe offense that prosecutors were pursuing. So some experts have opined that the embattled music and fashion mogul saw a significant win in that he was found guilty on that charge. Robert Shapiro, however, is still of the belief that the rapper will receive 2.5 to 3.5 years. Additionally, Shapiro shared the following sentiments with Fox News:
