Washington DC, July 7 -- Sean 'Diddy' Combs received a standing ovation from fellow inmates after being acquitted of the most serious charges against him in a high-profile trial, reported PEOPLE.

The 55-year-old rapper and music mogul was cleared of sex trafficking and racketeering charges on Wednesday, July 2.

One of his attorneys, Marc Agnifilo, told PEOPLE that the moment Combs returned to jail after the verdict, he was met with cheers from others inside the prison. "They all said, 'We never get to see anyone who beats the government,'" Agnifilo shared.

Despite the acquittal on the most serious counts, Combs has been convicted on two lesser charges; transportation to engage in prostitution. If sentenced to the maximum on both, serve...