I Why I Believe Sean Combs Should Be Set Freewant to take a moment to explain—clearly and with purpose—why I believe Sean “Diddy” Combs should be found not guilty in his federal case.

A couple years ago, I had the opportunity to serve as a juror. That experience taught me something most people don’t fully understand: the legal standard of beyond a reasonable doubt is not just a phrase—it’s the foundation of our justice system. It’s not based on feelings. It’s not based on someone’s reputation. It’s not based on public opinion, rumors, or headlines. It’s based on evidence. Solid, indisputable, fact-based proof.

And that’s exactly what this case against Sean Combs is missing.

From what I’ve seen and read, the government hasn’t proved their case. Yes, there are disturbing stories and dramatic accusations. But those stories are rooted in toxic relationships, questionable personal decisions, and messy celebrity drama—not clear-cut criminal behavior under the law.

Let’s be real: if this was really sex trafficking—where are the trafficked people? Where are the women (or men) who were forced into commercial sex for someone else’s gain? Where are the clear victims testifying, saying, “He sold me,” or “He trafficked me”? It’s one thing to say he was abusive or controlling—maybe even manipulative—but that’s not the legal definition of trafficking. The prosecution hasn’t brought forth a single person who checks those boxes. And if you can’t show actual trafficking victims, then how are you charging someone with sex trafficking?

And the same goes for the rest of these charges. If he ran a criminal enterprise, who else was in it? Where’s the organization? Where’s the business structure? Where are the people who say, “Yeah, I was part of his operation doing illegal stuff”? If he was dealing drugs—where are the drugs? Where are the buyers? The intercepted packages? The recorded deals? If he tampered with witnesses—who did he threaten, and where is the evidence? These are serious charges that carry serious time. And if you’re going to make those kinds of accusations, you’d better come with something stronger than gossip and past lawsuits.

Do I think Diddy lived wild? Probably. Do I think he mistreated people? It’s possible. But is there proof beyond a reasonable doubt that he’s a sex trafficker and the head of a criminal enterprise?

No.

And if we’re going to keep the justice system real and honest, then that’s what matters.

We don’t convict people because we don’t like them. We don’t send people to prison for being morally questionable. We convict them when we can say—without hesitation—that the evidence proves their guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

And in this case?

That burden was not met. Not even close.

That’s why, if it were up to me, Sean Combs would be set free. Not because I think he’s perfect. Not because I admire him. But because I believe in justice—and justice requires proof.