Trump’s reportedly been “entertaining” the idea for months.
Following Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal trial on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and prostitution — and his subsequent conviction on the prostitution charge — there is speculation that he might avoid sentencing altogether, if President Donald Trump has his way.
According to Deadline, Trump is “seriously considering” issuing a full presidential pardon for Combs ahead of his scheduled sentencing later this year.
For several months, Trump has reportedly “entertained” the idea of pardoning Diddy, with some of his associates encouraging the move. Insiders have told the outlet that this consideration is more than just “another Trump weave to an actionable event,” though no official confirmation has been made.
Combs’ petitions for release from Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center have been repeatedly denied, along with his request for a $50 million bond. This week, his legal team submitted another motion, outlining restrictions on Combs’ travel and specifying who he is allowed to interact with.
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The motion stated, “The prosecution and ongoing detention of Sean Combs are unprecedented in the history of the Mann Act. Sean Combs should not be imprisoned for this conduct.”
Judge Subramanian set a deadline of July 30 for both the prosecution and defense to submit a detailed proposal outlining what conditions for Combs’ release might entail.
Following his sentencing on October 3, Combs faces up to three years in federal prison, with the possibility of time served being included. Prosecutors are advocating for the maximum sentence.
Combs’ defense team, led by Marc Agnifilo and Teny Gerago, declined to comment on the rumored pardon. Additionally, White House officials stated, “The White House will not comment on the existence or nonexistence of any clemency request.”
After the mixed verdict in Combs’ trial, former President Trump mentioned the possibility of a pardon, stating he would “certainly look at the facts if I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don’t like me.”
