Trump administration approached regarding potential pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, as reported by attorney confirmation
In a dramatic turn of events, music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges against him - racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. However, he was convicted on two charges of transportation to engage in prostitution last month.
During the two-month federal trial, Combs' defense attorneys focused much of their efforts on questioning and attempting to discredit witnesses brought forth by the prosecution. The prosecution presented its case over six weeks and called 34 witnesses, accusing Combs of leading a criminal enterprise involving some of his closest employees.
In a recent filing, prosecutors indicated their assessed range could end up being "substantially higher," though they have not formally stated what sentence they will pursue. Combs now faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, though legal analysts predict he is likely to serve a shorter sentence.
Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Combs' all-star defense team, stated in an exclusive interview with CNN that Combs' team has reached out to the Trump administration about a potential pardon. Westmoreland believes that this strategy played a significant role in Combs' acquittal. She stated that Combs' defense strategy was to "tell the truth."
The alleged criminal enterprise, as presented by the prosecution, used threats, violence, forced labor, bribery, and other crimes to force Casandra "Cassie" Ventura and another woman, "Jane," to engage in drug-fueled sex acts with male escorts called "Freak Offs" or "hotel nights." Combs did not testify during the trial.
Westmoreland stated that she knows Combs had not sex trafficked anyone and that the RICO charges were absurd. She also stated that Sean "Diddy" Combs remains hopeful about the possibility of a pardon.
It's important to clarify that, contrary to some claims, Sean "Diddy" Combs has not requested a pardon from the Trump administration after any conviction on prostitution charges. There are no credible reports or evidence that he was convicted of such charges or sought a pardon related to them.
- Amidst his legal troubles, Sean "Diddy" Combs' legal team has been engaging with general-news outlets, including CNN, to defend him against the sex trafficking and racketeering charges, which were acquitted but resulted in convictions for transportation to engage in prostitution.
- Despite the acquittal of the most serious charges and the prospects of a potential pardon, the music celebrity, Sean "Diddy" Combs, has been found guilty of two charges related to transportation to engage in prostitution, a conviction that could potentially implicate him in entertainment-related crime-and-justice matters.
