{"id":170708,"date":"2025-07-02T15:10:46","date_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:10:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/07\/02\/aubrey-oday-says-shes-physically-ill-over-diddy-trial-verdict-expresses-sympathy-for-cassie-2\/"},"modified":"2025-07-02T15:10:46","modified_gmt":"2025-07-02T19:10:46","slug":"aubrey-oday-says-shes-physically-ill-over-diddy-trial-verdict-expresses-sympathy-for-cassie-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/07\/02\/aubrey-oday-says-shes-physically-ill-over-diddy-trial-verdict-expresses-sympathy-for-cassie-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Aubrey O\u2019Day Says She\u2019s \u2018Physically Ill\u2019 Over Diddy Trial Verdict, Expresses Sympathy for\u00a0Cassie"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- no image --><\/p>\n<div><!-- do not apply CSS styles to this element! --><\/p>\n<div class=\"pmc-paywall\">\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/aubrey-oday\/\">Aubrey O\u2019Day<\/a> has shared her reaction to the results of <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/artist\/diddy\/\">Sean \u201cDiddy\u201d Combs<\/a>\u2018 trial, which concluded Wednesday (July 2) with a jury convicting the disgraced mogul on transportation to engage in prostitution, but deeming him not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering.<\/p>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story \/\/ lrv-u-margin-tb-2 lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-border-b-1 lrv-u-padding-t-050 lrv-u-padding-b-075 lrv-u-border-color-grey\">\n<div class=\"a-heading-border a-heading-border-background-color-grey a-heading-border-height-075 lrv-u-margin-b-075 lrv-u-margin-b-050@mobile-max\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  lrv-u-color-brand-primary a-font-primary-bold-s lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-padding-r-1 a-article-related-module-title a-article-related-module-title--color-brand-primary\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"o-card lrv-u-flex\">\n<p>\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/diddy-verdict-not-guilty-sex-trafficking-racketeering\/\" class=\"lrv-u-flex lrv-a-unstyle-link lrv-u-color-brand-primary:hover\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-flex-basis-144 u-flex-basis-96@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  lrv-u-height-100p\">\n<div class=\"a-crop-3x2 a-crop-1x1@mobile-max lrv-u-height-100p\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/diddy-howard-2023-billboard-1548.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/diddy-howard-2023-billboard-1548.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" alt='Sean \"Diddy\" Combs attends Sean \"Diddy\" Combs Fulfills $1 Million Pledge To Howard University At Howard Homecoming \u201a\u00c4\u00ec Yardfest at Howard University on Oct. 20, 2023 in Washington, DC.' data-lazy-srcset=\"\" data-lazy-sizes=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\"><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"o-card__content lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column lrv-u-justify-content-center lrv-u-padding-lr-1 lrv-u-padding-lr-075@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"o_category \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"c_title \">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  a-font-primary-medium-m lrv-u-padding-b-050 u-letter-spacing-0028@mobile-max\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tDiddy Found Not Guilty of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering, Convicted on Prostitution\u00a0Charge\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3><\/div>\n<p><time class=\"c-timestamp  a-font-primary-medium-xxs lrv-u-color-brand-primary lrv-u-order-100\" datetime=\"00:00-YY-DD-MM\"><br \/>\n\t07\/02\/2025<br \/>\n<\/time><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tFilming her TV screen as CNN news anchors gave updates on the trial, the singer audibly groans in a video posted to her Instagram <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/aubreyoday\/3667880932272234420\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Story<\/a>. \u201cVerdict [is] in,\u201d she wrote. \u201cMy god.\u201d <\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/stories\/aubreyoday\/3667885793822772114\/\">second clip<\/a>, O\u2019Day gawks as the reporters confirm that Diddy had not been found guilty of trafficking his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura \u2014 who spent <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/diddy-trial-news-cassie-ventura-testimony-freak-offs-abuse\/\">days on the stand<\/a> in May testifying to the contrary during the first few days of the trial \u2014 or of violating the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\t\u201cOh, this makes me physically ill,\u201d O\u2019Day says off camera. \u201cCassie probably feels so horrible. I\u2019m gonna vomit.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tThe musician has been open about wanting to see Diddy brought to justice, and has previously voiced support for Ventura. After the Bad Boy Records founder <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/business\/legal\/diddy-charged-sex-trafficking-racketeering-indictment-unsealed-1235777362\/\">was arrested<\/a> in September, O\u2019Day shared the following statement on her Story: \u201cThe purpose of Justice is to provide an ending and allow us the space to create a new chapter. Women never get this. I feel validated. Today is a win for women all over the world, not just me. Things are finally changing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tVentura\u2019s legal team <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/cassie-lawyer-statement-diddy-verdict\/\">responded to the verdict<\/a> by stating, \u201cBy coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice \u2026 This case proved that change is long overdue, and we will continue to fight on behalf of survivors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tO\u2019Day has her own personal history with Diddy, who helped assemble girl group Danity Kane on MTV\u2019s <em>Making the Band<\/em> <em>3 <\/em>in 2005. O\u2019Day was part of the original lineup, but was kicked out in 2008; according to her, she was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/music-news\/aubrey-oday-validated-reaction-diddy-arrest-1235777610\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">forced to leave<\/a> after Diddy placed non-musical expectations on her. <\/p>\n<div class=\"injected-related-story \/\/ lrv-u-margin-tb-2 lrv-u-border-t-1 lrv-u-border-b-1 lrv-u-padding-t-050 lrv-u-padding-b-075 lrv-u-border-color-grey\">\n<div class=\"a-heading-border a-heading-border-background-color-grey a-heading-border-height-075 lrv-u-margin-b-075 lrv-u-margin-b-050@mobile-max\">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  lrv-u-color-brand-primary a-font-primary-bold-s lrv-u-text-transform-uppercase lrv-u-padding-r-1 a-article-related-module-title a-article-related-module-title--color-brand-primary\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tRelated\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3><\/div>\n<div class=\"o-card lrv-u-flex\">\n<p>\t\t\t<a tabindex=\"0\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/lists\/sean-diddy-combs-allegations-timeline\/\" class=\"lrv-u-flex lrv-a-unstyle-link lrv-u-color-brand-primary:hover\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"o-card__image-wrap lrv-u-flex-shrink-0 u-flex-basis-144 u-flex-basis-96@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"c-lazy-image  lrv-u-height-100p\">\n<div class=\"a-crop-3x2 a-crop-1x1@mobile-max lrv-u-height-100p\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-lazy-image__img lrv-u-background-color-grey-lightest lrv-u-width-100p lrv-u-display-block lrv-u-height-auto\" src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sean-Diddy-Combs-revolt-billboard-1548.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" data-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Sean-Diddy-Combs-revolt-billboard-1548.jpg?w=237&amp;h=147&amp;crop=1\" alt=\"Sean 'Diddy' Combs\" data-lazy-srcset=\"\" data-lazy-sizes=\"\" height=\"\" width=\"\"><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"o-card__content lrv-u-flex lrv-u-flex-direction-column lrv-u-justify-content-center lrv-u-padding-lr-1 lrv-u-padding-lr-075@mobile-max\">\n<div class=\"o_category \">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"c_title \">\n<h3 id=\"title-of-a-story\" class=\"c-title  a-font-primary-medium-m lrv-u-padding-b-050 u-letter-spacing-0028@mobile-max\">\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tA Timeline of Diddy\u2019s Sexual Misconduct\u00a0Allegations\t\t<\/p>\n<\/h3><\/div>\n<p><time class=\"c-timestamp  a-font-primary-medium-xxs lrv-u-color-brand-primary lrv-u-order-100\" datetime=\"00:00-YY-DD-MM\"><br \/>\n\t07\/02\/2025<br \/>\n<\/time><\/p><\/div>\n<p>\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tIn May, O\u2019Day said that she had been in contact with Homeland Security \u2014 who led the raids on the hip-hop titan\u2019s property two months prior, leading to his arrest \u2014 ahead of the trial. She also confirmed at the time that she would not be testifying.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tWednesday\u2019s verdict follows a seven-week trial and about two days of jury deliberations, ending one of the biggest legal cases in music industry history. Diddy \u2014 who had stood accused of running a criminal enterprise geared toward satisfying his own sexual desires through drug fueled \u201cfreak-offs\u201d \u2014 has denied all of the accusations from the jump.<\/p>\n<p class=\"paragraph larva \/\/ lrv-u-margin-lr-auto  lrv-a-font-body-m   \">\n\tHe <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/pro\/diddy-verdict-whats-next-rapper-mogul-partial-acquittal\/\">now awaits sentencing<\/a>. The prostitution charges he was found guilty of carry a maximum of 20 years behind bars.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.billboard.com\/music\/music-news\/aubrey-oday-reacts-diddy-verdict-1236012809\/\">Aller \u00e0 la source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Aubrey O\u2019Day has shared her reaction to the results of Sean \u201cDiddy\u201d Combs\u2018 trial, which concluded Wednesday (July 2) with a jury convicting the disgraced mogul on transportation to engage in prostitution, but deeming him not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering. Related Diddy Found Not Guilty of Sex Trafficking and Racketeering, Convicted on Prostitution\u00a0Charge [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[17],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-170708","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-musique","et-doesnt-have-format-content","et_post_format-et-post-format-standard"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170708","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170708"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/170708\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170708"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=170708"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=170708"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}