A YouTuber has apologized for spraying baby oil outside a Manhattan courthouse where Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial verdict was announced on Wednesday, July 2.

“I’m learning, I’m listening and I’m moving forward with even more care and clarity,” Armon Wiggins wrote via Instagram on Thursday, July 3. “Yesterday, a clip of me outside the courthouse went viral and was taken out of context. What started as a lighthearted moment [and] part of a long-running joke with my audience was misinterpreted as support for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. That was never my intention.”

Some thought Wiggins’ courthouse antics made light of trial testimony from Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Cassie (full name Casandra Ventura) about the use of baby oil at alleged “freak off” parties. (Diddy has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.)

“For the past 60 days, I’ve worked hard to cover this case with honesty and objectivity,” Wiggins insisted. “That moment was about sharing a bit of levity with the community that’s been on this journey with me, nothing more.”

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He went on, “Still, I fully understand how the timing and optics may have felt hurtful, especially to survivors of abuse. I sincerely apologize to anyone who was impacted or disappointed. This has been a reminder to move with greater care, and I remain committed to doing this work with integrity and heart.”

Wiggins is a comedian and influencer who has covered the Diddy scandal for a steady stream of content. He has amassed more than 100,000 followers on Instagram and 285,000 on YouTube.

Cassie testified in May that baby oil was frequently used in the freak offs at Diddy’s request. She recalled Diddy, 55, allegedly ordering her to step into an apparent kiddie pool filled with baby oil at a party at Montage Beverly Hills.

“If Sean wanted it to happen, that was what was going to happen, there was no way around it,” she told the court. “We used 10 bottles of baby oil, regular-size.”

She alleged that Diddy was so consumed with participants “glistening” at his alleged freak offs that she used to reapply baby oil “every five minutes” and said rooms where these freak offs took place were typically covered in baby oil as well.

Cassie testified that urine and blood were sometimes present on bedsheets as well during the freak offs because Diddy would allegedly demand that escorts urinate on her. (Cassie claimed that she was “expected” to participate in freak offs even while menstruating.)

Federal authorities reportedly found more than 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant when they raided Diddy’s properties in March 2024, according to NBC News. Diddy was arrested in September 2024 and charged with sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to all charges and has denied all of the allegations against him.

Diddy was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution on Wednesday but was acquitted of the arguably more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking. He could face up to 20 years behind bars, but many legal experts have predicted it’s unlikely he’ll actually serve that much time.

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Following the verdict announcement, Cassie’s attorney Douglas H. Wigdor praised her for having “the courage to file her civil complaint” against Diddy in November 2023, thereby “pav[ing] the way” for the rapper’s eventual criminal trial.

Cassie sued Diddy over accusations of sexual and physical abuse throughout their relationship, which lasted off and on from 2007 to 2018. The disgraced mogul denied her claims. Diddy and Cassie settled out of court one day after the lawsuit was filed. In May 2024, CNN published a hotel surveillance video of Diddy kicking and grabbing Cassie in 2016. He later apologized for his actions in a video shared via Instagram.

“Although the jury did not find Combs guilty of sex trafficking Cassie beyond a reasonable doubt, she paved the way for a jury to find him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution,” Widgor told Us Weekly. “By coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice.”

The attorney concluded, “We must repeat — with no reservation — that we believe and support our client who showed exemplary courage throughout this trial. She displayed unquestionable strength and brought attention to the realities of powerful men in our orbit and the misconduct that has persisted for decades without repercussion.”

Cassie scored a legal victory following Wednesday’s verdict when her legal team formally asked Judge Arun Subramanian to block Diddy’s attorneys’ attempts to have him released from custody on a $1 million bond, pending sentencing. The judge ultimately denied Diddy’s bond request and ordered him to remain in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center for now.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673). If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support. If you or someone you know is a human trafficking victim, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.

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