Sean “Diddy” Combs had an emotional day in court on Wednesday. A New York jury found him not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering. However, his celebration was short lived after the judge denied his bail.

Diddy sat quietly in court wearing his usual off-white sweater and pants. The room was silent as twelve jurors prepared to deliver their verdict. When the jury foreperson said “not guilty” for racketeering, he lowered his head. As they cleared him of sex trafficking, he put his head in his hands.

Drawing of Sean Combs (P. Diddy) during court session

But the jury also found him guilty of a lesser charge. He was convicted for transporting people to engage in prostitution. Hearing this, he buried his face in his hands again, clearly shaken.

Diddy had spent two months on trial and had been in jail since September. After the verdict, he pressed his head into his chair. He then raised his hands in a prayer sign to the jury. Turning to his family, he repeated the gesture. Witnesses said he mouthed, “I’m coming home,” to his twin daughters, sons, and 85-year-old mother.

His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, told the court, “Mr Combs has been given his life by this jury.” He assured the judge that Diddy would follow all court orders. Another lawyer, Teny Geragos, wiped away tears after the verdict.

Diddy stood up, clapped loudly, and hugged his lawyers. Supporters in the courtroom and overflow room cheered. Before leaving, he hugged his lawyers again and waved to his family, though they were partly blocked from his view.

However, his joy faded quickly. Later that afternoon, Judge Arun Subramanian denied his bail request. This means Diddy will remain in jail until his sentencing later this year. Outside the court, crowds chanted “free Diddy” as they waited behind barriers, hoping to see him walk free.

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