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PhotoNews Pakistan > Entertainment > Can Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Secure a Presidential Pardon from Donald Trump After Conviction?
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Can Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Secure a Presidential Pardon from Donald Trump After Conviction?

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By Web Desk Published August 6, 2025 3 Min Read
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Sean “Diddy” Combs, the 55-year-old hip-hop mogul, faces uncertainty following his July 2, 2025, conviction on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution in a federal sex-trafficking case. Each count carries a maximum 10-year sentence, potentially totalling 20 years, though he was acquitted of more severe sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

On August 5, 2025, Combs’s attorney, Nicole Westmoreland, confirmed to CNN that they had “reached out” to Trump’s administration seeking clemency, expressing Combs’s hopefulness despite a judge denying bail on August 4, citing flight risk concerns.

Combs remains detained at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre, awaiting sentencing on October 3, 2025. His legal team has filed motions for acquittal or a new trial, arguing the Mann Act convictions are flawed. Westmoreland noted, “He’s a very hopeful person,” emphasising his eagerness to care for his family under supervision if released.

EXCLUSIVE: Attorney for Sean "Diddy" Combs confirms they've approached the Trump administration about a pardon. https://t.co/imJilaUUYz

— CNN (@CNN) August 5, 2025

Trump and Diddi’s Past Relationship

Trump, a former friend of Combs dating back to the 1990s, has a mixed history with the rapper. In 2012, Trump called Combs a “good friend” on The Apprentice, but ties strained in 2020 when Combs criticised Trump and called for his “banishment.” In May 2025, Trump told reporters, “I’d look at the facts,” regarding a potential pardon, adding it “wouldn’t have any impact on me.” Insiders claim Combs’ allies have offered mid-six-figure sums to Trump’s circle for lobbying, per Rolling Stone, but survivors of Combs’ alleged abuses are drafting a letter to Trump urging against a pardon, stating it “would devastate justice.”

Read: President Trump Considers Pardon for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs: What’s at Stake?

Trump’s pardon of 3,100 inmates, 91% Black Americans, suggests openness, but his Epstein ties raise scrutiny. Megyn Kelly warned on X that a pardon could alienate young female voters. Combs’ history with Trump includes events like a 2008 UNICEF fundraiser, but recent hostility complicates any intervention.

Diddy’s Legal Possibilities for a Pardon

Under U.S. law, presidents can grant pardons for federal offences, but Combs’s conviction limits options until after sentencing. A pardon would require Combs to provide information, potentially on the “Epstein Case,” but ethical concerns arise. The case began with a 2023 civil lawsuit from ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura alleging abuse, leading to Combs’ September 2024 arrest and eight-week trial revealing “freak off” sessions. Despite acquittals on grave charges, the prostitution convictions remain.

Whether Trump intervenes depends on political calculations and Combs’s leverage. Combs’ team remains optimistic, but backlash from survivors and public opinion could sway the decision.

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