Cliff Notes
- Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly in discussions with Donald Trump regarding a potential pardon following his recent legal troubles.
- Trump acknowledged the conversations but indicated doubt regarding the likelihood of granting the pardon, citing past hostility from Combs during his presidential campaign.
- Combs is facing a criminal conviction for prostitution-related charges and multiple civil lawsuits, complicating his legal situation.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs ‘seeks pardon from Trump’ | Ents & Arts News
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been in contact with Donald Trump about a pardon, a source close to the rapper’s legal team has told NBC News.
A White House spokesperson said it “will not comment on the existence or nonexistence of any clemency request”.
The sentence will likely be much shorter than that, however.
In July, he was found guilty of two counts of transportation for prostitution – but cleared of more serious charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex-trafficking, which carried potential life sentences.
During an interview with news channel Newsmax last Friday, Mr Trump said “they have talked to me about Sean” but did not announce any decision.
The president seemed to cast doubt that he would grant a pardon, however.
“You know, I was very friendly with him. I got along with him great. And seemed like a nice guy, I didn’t know him well,” Trump said. “But when I ran for office, he was very hostile.”
“I don’t know,” Trump said. “It makes it more – I’m being honest, it makes it more difficult to do.”
Trump was then asked, “more likely a ‘no’ for Combs?”
Trump responded: “I would say so.”
