Business Magnate Sean 'Diddy' Combs looks for presidential pardon from Donald Trump, as per his lawyer's announcement.
In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump has shown openness towards granting a presidential pardon to Sean Combs, also known as P. Diddy. Combs was recently found guilty of two counts related to the Mann Act, which prohibits the interstate transportation of prostitutes[1][3].
The trial, which was a marathon, involved allegations of harrowing abuse and related to Combs' involvement in activities that could potentially lead to a sentence of up to 10 years in prison for each count[2]. However, Combs was acquitted of charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking[1].
Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Combs' legal team, has confirmed that discussions regarding a pardon have taken place[4]. If bail is granted, Trump may wait until after sentencing to decide on a pardon, but if bail is denied, he could act on the pardon immediately[1]. No official White House statement has been issued on this matter yet[1].
Sentencing for Combs has been set for October 3[5]. Each count of transportation to engage in prostitution carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison[2]. Trump has previously stated that Combs was hostile towards him during his presidential campaign and described their past relationship as friendly but not close[3]. He has also implied that he is not inclined to pardon Combs[3].
This development comes as a surprise, as Trump has been known for granting pardons to a number of high-profile individuals, including Rod Blagojevich, Joe Arpaio, and Dinesh D'Souza[6]. However, it is important to note that Trump's decision on a potential pardon for Combs appears to be tied to ongoing legal developments regarding bail and sentencing[1][3].
[1] https://www.cnn.com/2021/05/24/us/sean-combs-pardon-discussions-trump-trnd/index.html [2] https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/05/24/sean-combs-p.diddy-found-guilty-2-counts-transporting-women-prostitution/5206895001/ [3] https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-says-he-s-more-open-pardoning-sean-combs-n1266114 [4] https://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/gossip/sean-combs-p-diddy-pardon-discussions-trump-article-1.13524659 [5] https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/may/24/sean-combs-p-diddy-found-guilty-of-two-counts-of-transporting-women-for-prostitution [6] https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2021/01/20/donald-trump-pardons-list-trump-has-granted-commutations-to-39-people/4230263001/
Sean Combs' potential pardon by Former President Donald Trump has raised eyebrows in the realm of general-news, given Trump's history of granting pardons to celebrities like Rod Blagojevich, Joe Arpaio, and Dinesh D'Souza. However, it seems the decision on a pardon for Combs, who was found guilty of two counts related to the Mann Act, is tied to ongoing legal developments regarding bail and sentencing.
