Diddy’s lawyer confirms they have contacted the Trump administration regarding a pardon.

Diddy’s Legal Team Seeks Presidential Pardon

Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs confirmed on Tuesday that they have reached out to the Trump administration regarding a possible pardon. Reports suggest that the president might be inclined toward helping the rapper, despite Combs facing serious allegations.

Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Combs’ defense team, mentioned that they initially had two counts of prostitution against him but later contacted the administration for a pardon after Combs was found guilty in July of sex trafficking and assault.

“I believe we had a discussion about a pardon,” Westmoreland told CNN during an exclusive interview.

In a recent conversation with Newsmax host Rob Finnaty, President Trump noted that he was considering whether or not to grant the pardon. It seems he might be leaning in that direction, especially since Combs expressed negative sentiments towards him when he took office.

“He kind of implied that I was half innocent,” Trump said while discussing Diddy’s situation.

“I was on friendly terms with him, or at least I thought I was. We didn’t know each other well, but when I took office, he displayed some hostility,” the president added.

Trump shared that he had discussions about Combs, suggesting that he’s still weighing his options. When asked by Finnaty if he thought it was unlikely that he would say “no” to a pardon, Trump somewhat confirmed this notion.

While the president has indicated he’s considering the pardon, it’s worth noting that he expressed this during Combs’ trial in Manhattan. “I do see the facts here. If people believe someone has been wronged, that won’t impact my judgment,” Trump stated regarding his position in May.

Despite the ambivalence shown by the president, Combs’ legal team remains optimistic about the potential pardon.

Since his arrest in September, Combs has been in custody, facing federal charges over an incident involving a drug-fueled sex event. Recently, Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that he would remain in jail, denying his latest bail request.