Diddy supporters celebrate trial verdict by spraying themselves with baby oil
Diddy was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering offences but was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
'OJ Simpson's former attorney … believes Diddy will get off on the existing guilty verdicts through a strong appeal process,' Ms Schofield told Sky News host Rita Panahi.
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