with a gag order in place, the highly publicized trial began. combs' attorneys were johnnie l. cochran jr. and benjamin brafman. combs was found not guilty on all charges; shyne was convicted on five of his eight charges and sentenced to ten years in prison. combs and lopez broke up shortly after. a lawsuit filed by fenderson, who said he suffered emotional damage after the shooting, was settled in february 2004. lawyers for both sides, having agreed to keep the settlement terms secret, said the matter had been "resolved to the satisfaction of all parties".