'Angry' Rosie O'Donnell unleashes foul-mouthed fury at Diddy verdict and blames jury for not 'believing women'
The veteran comedian and talk show host, 63, took to Instagram after the verdict - in which Diddy was convicted in connection with federal prostitution violations - was announced.
Rosie, a longtime nemesis of President Donald Trump, expressing her frustration with the jury thought process in coming to their conclusion against Diddy.
'I guess a jury just never wants to believe that a woman stays because of power and coercion,' the 63-year-old comic said.
The A League of Their Own star added, 'Wow - they just think women stay because what? money - fame - 'they love the abuse' - what a f***ing joke.'
Rosie said of the jury's verdict: 'This decision got me angry.'
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