A juror in Sean "Diddy" Combs’ recent federal trial is speaking out, pushing back against claims that the music mogul’s fame swayed the jury’s decision. Following a mixed verdict that found Diddy guilty of transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution, the juror labeled public criticism as “insulting” and stressed that the outcome was strictly rooted in evidence and law.

Combs, 55, was convicted on two counts related to the Mann Act, involving his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and another woman known only as “Jane.” However, he was cleared of more severe charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. The anonymous juror, in a statement to ABC News, emphasized that deliberations lasted more than two days and were “based solely on the evidence presented.”

Juror Rejects Celebrity Bias, Attorney Calls Verdict a “Huge Win”

“We would have treated any defendant in the same manner,” the juror said. “Celebrity or not, the verdict reflects what was proven in court.”

Diddy’s attorney, Anna Estevao, described the result as a “huge win,” noting that her client avoided potential life imprisonment. “He was acquitted of sex trafficking, acquitted of RICO conspiracy,” Estevao told reporters outside the Manhattan courtroom. “This is a reminder of the flaws in the justice system, and how crucial it is to scrutinize charges before rushing to judgment.”

Despite the partial acquittal, Judge Arun Subramanian denied Diddy’s request for bail, citing his failure to prove he wouldn’t pose a danger to the community. Diddy has been held in custody since his arrest in Brooklyn last September.

The charges stem from violations of the Mann Act, a law first passed in 1910 and updated in 1986 to criminalize transporting individuals across state lines for illegal sexual activity.

Diddy now faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison, with sentencing scheduled for October 3.