‘Angry’ Rosie O’Donnell unleashes foul-mouthed fury at Diddy verdict and blames jury for not ‘believing women’
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By ADAM S. LEVY FOR DAILYMAIL.COM
Rosie O’Donnell made clear her anger after Sean ‘Diddy‘ Combs was cleared on sex trafficking and racketeering charges in his criminal trial Wednesday in New York City.
The veteran comedian and talk show host, 63, took to Instagram after the verdict – in which Diddy was convicted in connection with federal prostitution violations – was announced.
Rosie, a longtime nemesis of President Donald Trump, expressed her frustration with the jury’s thought process in coming to their conclusion against Diddy.
‘I guess a jury just never wants to believe that a woman stays because of power and coercion,’ the 63-year-old comic – who predicted his arrest nearly 25 years before it happened – said on her Instagram page Wednesday.
The A League of Their Own star added, ‘Wow – they just think women stay because what? money – fame – “they love the abuse” – what a f***ing joke.’
Rosie said of the jury’s verdict: ‘This decision got me angry.’
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Rosie O’Donnell, 63, was upset after Sean ‘ Diddy ‘ Combs was cleared on sex trafficking and racketeering charges in his criminal trial Wednesday in NYC. Pictured in 2023 in LA
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Diddy, pictured in 2023, was convicted in connection with federal prostitution violations Wednesday
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The music mogul, 55, has been held in a New York City jail since he was arrested last fall in connection with the federal charges.
Under the counts he was convicted of – transportation to engage in prostitution – Diddy faces a maximum sense of 10 years in custody.
The I’ll Be Missing You artist could have been held for life had he been convicted on the other charges.
Attorneys for the hip-hop stalwart said Diddy should be allowed a bond of $1 million to go free until sentencing.
Prosecutors maintained Diddy was still was a flight risk in the wake of the verdicts.
A number of Rosie’s friends and followers chimed in to express their agreement with her sentiments.
Actress Rosanna Arquette said she was ‘broken hearted for the brave survivors on top of more broken heart.’
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The veteran comedian and talk show host took to Instagram after the verdict
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Rosie admitted the jury’s verdict made her ‘angry’ and suggested there was a misogynistic element at play in their decision process
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SNL alum Laraine Newman said Diddy had been out of line in the way he had treated sex workers he’d hired.
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‘Even if the relationship is somewhat transactional, it doesn’t give him the right to beat, rape and humiliate them,’ the actress-comic wrote on the social media platform.
Said comic Tammy Pescatelli: ‘The good news is that we have a long memory and his comeback is cancelled.’
Another follower called the legal decision ‘Infuriating’ while another said it was ‘disappointing’ to see Combs escape major punishment with Wednesday’s verdict.
One user said: ‘THIS IS WHY WOMEN DONT SPEAK OUT. OUR ABUSERS NEVER GET PUNISHED.’
One user pointed out the complicated psychological elements in play that might have paved Diddy’s path to eluding convictions on the major counts he was charged with.
‘I guess the jurors aren’t familiar with Stockholm syndrome;’ the user said. ‘What’s really bothers me is that women will once again be reluctant to come forward and testify and that’s really really sad.
‘I’m sure the the women involved, or now nervous about having testified. Such minor consequences for the perpetrator. I can’t even say his name.’
A number of Rosie’s friends and followers, such as Rosanna Arquette, chimed in to express their agreement with her sentiments
SNL alum Laraine Newman said Diddy had been out of line in the way he had treated sex workers he’d hired
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One user pointed out the complicated psychological elements in play that might have paved Diddy’s path to eluding convictions on the major counts he was charged with
One user said that systems remained in place to protect the wealthy and powerful
A follower told Rosie they had predicted what would happen, but it didn’t make it any more palatable once it had happened.
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The user said, ‘I knew this would happen but I’m still crying! I feel so sick.’
Another user added that ‘there is no justice’ with Diddy being cleared on the counts that could have put him away for the rest of his life.
‘My heart goes out to all those brave and courageous women who spoke out and testified against this monster,’ said the user.
One user praised the women who stepped forward with their claims against Diddy in the high-profile case.
‘In no way, can anyone discount the bravery and the courage it took for these women to come forward no matter this verdict,’ the user said. ‘One can’t discount the bravery of these women.’
One follower noted: ‘There is no justice. My heart goes out to all those brave and courageous women who spoke out and testified against this monster.’
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President Donald Trump commented on Rosie this past March when he was asked about her move to Ireland
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Some users referenced Rosie’s longtime rival Trump in their reactions to the verdict.
‘The President would have pardoned him anyway,’ one user said, while another added, ‘Fascists setting new goals for the masses. Everything is going great! Right?’
Trump commented on Rosie this past March when he was asked about her move to Ireland after he defeated Democrat challenger and former Vice President Kamala Harris in last November’s presidential election.
As he was hosting Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin in Washington D.C. for a St. Patrick’s Day event, a reporter asked Trump about Rosie relocating.
The president asked Martin, ‘Did you know you have Rosie O’Donnell? Do you know who she is? You’re better off not knowing.’
