The verdict was a blow to the Southern District of New York, which unwound an expansive narrative and called more than 30 witnesses.

The lawyer whose defense team won acquittal for Sean “Diddy” Combs on life-sentence-eligible charges says the music mogul was greeted by a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to jail after the verdict.

U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian is weighing whether to grant Combs release in the wake of the verdict. A bail hearing has been scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.