Diddy trial verdict sparks outrage: 50 Cent, Kesha and others speak out
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Disgraced music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution while being acquitted of more severe charges, including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
The verdict in the high-profile trial, delivered on Wednesday, July 2, has prompted a flurry of responses from Hollywood stars, each weighing in on the implications of the case.
Among the loud voices expressing their thoughts was rapper Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, a long-time rival of Combs, who took to Instagram to post: "Diddy beat the Rico, that boy a bad man! 👏👏👏, he like the Gay John Gotti."
Aubrey O'Day, the former member of the girl group Danity Kane, which was formed under Combs's Bad Boy Records, shared: "I'm still unpacking the magnitude of it all. The cultural weight of this decision is immeasurable."
She expressed sympathy for Cassie Ventura, Combs's ex-girlfriend and the victim in one of the charges he was convicted of, stating: "My heart is with Cassie. A woman who could've had a life and career free of fear and control."
Rosie O'Donnell also voiced her outrage, noting on Instagram: "Guess a jury just never wants to believe that a woman stays because of power and coercion - wow - they just think women stay because what? money - fame - 'they love the abuse'.
"What a f*****g joke. This decision got me angry."
Aubrey O'Day, the former member of the girl group Danity Kane took to her social media to share her disappointment in the verdict.
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