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Diddy Trial Victory, Megan Thee Stallion Car Sex Lawsuit, T.I. Doll Ruling & More Top Music Law News
The Diddy verdict, a ruling on a Megan Thee Stallion lawsuit, T.I.'s $71 million doll verdict and more are included in this recap of music law news.
THE BIG STORY: Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted on Wednesday (July 2) of illegal prostitution but acquitted of more severe sex-trafficking and racketeering charges, a significant legal victory for the disgraced rap mogul who faced up to life in prison if found guilty on all counts. Combs’ lawyer Mark Agnifilo celebrated the verdict in no uncertain terms, calling it “a victory of all victories for Sean Combs and our legal team.” Agnifilo also hinted that his team will appeal the counts of conviction after sentencing, telling reporters, “We are not nearly done fighting.” Legal experts told Billboard that factors influencing the jury’s partial acquittal verdict may have included prosecution errors, like trumped-up charges and missing witnesses, as well as the defense’s shrewd decision to admit domestic abuse from day one. The milestone was quickly celebrated by longtime bill supporters, including Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr., A2IM president/CEO Dr. Richard James Burgess and NITO president Wayne Forte.
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