Justice Maria Carroccia stated that the government did not prove the charges against the five hockey players beyond a reasonable doubt, leading to disbelief and reaction within the courtroom.
Around 11 a.m. Wednesday, throngs of trial rubberneckers and Sean 'Diddy' Combs supporters gathered outside the downtown Manhattan federal courthouse in response to the jury's bombshell verdict that found him guilty of transportation for prostitution but not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking.
"Mentally, I spent a little bit in the psych ward after the fact because it was just... it's overwhelming to realize and to know that tens of millions of people literally despise you."