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Express Tribune
4 days ago
- Politics
- Express Tribune
Diddy's lawyer suggests Trump pardon could shift music mogul's political stance
One of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal advisors believes a presidential pardon from Donald Trump could influence the music mogul's political alignment. Mark Geragos, father of Diddy's defense lawyer Teny Geragos and a consultant on the case, made the claim during an episode of his 2 Angry Men podcast. When asked if Combs might become a Trump supporter if granted clemency, Geragos responded, 'I think yes,' adding that it would not necessarily be a 'fealty oath' but rather a shift in perspective. He suggested that shared experiences with federal charges could create an 'affinity' between the two men, both of whom have faced intense public scrutiny over their legal battles. 'There's something about that fraternity of people who have been accused and have gone through the process,' Geragos said, noting it could lead Combs to acknowledge Trump's own legal challenges. This discussion follows Trump's recent comments on a potential pardon for Combs. Earlier this month, the former president acknowledged past tensions between them, referencing Diddy's criticism during election campaigns. 'It's hard… we're human beings,' Trump remarked, suggesting such history could complicate his decision. Combs is currently in custody, awaiting an October sentencing after being convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of more severe racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges. The Bad Boy Records founder's legal situation continues to draw national attention as speculation over his political stance grows.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs to become Donald Trump supporter if pardoned? Here's what his attorney reveals
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the disgraced rapper convicted of charges related to transportation to engage in prostitut***, has been making several attempts to be free from the walls of Metropolitan Detention Center, Brooklyn. As the judge has repeatedly denied the requests, and the music mogul was surrounded by speculations of getting a pardon from the President of the United States, Donald Trump . Sean 'Diddy' Combs would be 'Team Trump' Diddy's attorney confirmed that if the aforementioned plan works out, the 55-year-old would be 'Team Trump,' even after the long-standing political spite. In an interview with TMZ's 2 Angry Men podcast, Comb's attorney Mark Geragos claimed that the rapper has empathised with the Republican, who himself has a couple of raised eyebrows from the people. 'I don't know that I would say he's pledging loyalty, but I think he would probably say I now get what he went through,' Geragos said, before adding, 'It would not surprise me to hear Sean say, 'I now get it. I understand it, and I was wrong then.' The lawyer emphasised that they would not be bonding on the obvious reason, instead they would connect on the fraternity of being tortured by the prosecution. About Diddy's conviction On June 2, 2025, the Bad Boy Records co-founder was convicted of two charges, while being acquitted of serious charges of racketeering and s*x trafficking. While he attempts to seek bail through bonds and promises, the rapper awaits the sentence that is scheduled to be on October 3, according to E! News. Donald Trump reportedly was 'seriously considering' In the past week, the reports dominated the headlines, where it was revealed that Donald Trump is considering pardoning Sean Combs , ahead of the sentencing. While the defence team did not actively seek the White House's attention on the matter, Diddy's close ones were reportedly trying for recourse, according to Deadline.
Hindustan Times
10-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Diddy's lawyer says Sean Combs would become Donald Trump supporter if pardoned
Disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has inched closer to the possibility of a pardon in his conviction on prostitution-related charges. The rapper's lawyer confirmed that he is seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump. On Friday, his lawyer Mark Geragos implied that if pardoned, Diddy would become a Trump supporter. Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted of a US federal prostitution felony on July 2, 2025 but acquitted on far more serious charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. AFP PHOTO / Robyn . (Photo by Robyn BECK / AFP)(AFP) Diddy could become a Trump supporter Speaking on TMZ's 2 Angry Men podcast, Geragos, who has represented Diddy in the case, said he has begun to empathise with President Trump, who himself has had quite a few run-ins with the legal system. 'I don't know that I would say he's pledging loyalty, but I think he would probably say I now get what he went through,' Geragoes said, adding that he would become a Trump supporter if pardoned. This would be a 180-degree turn for Diddy, who had been a vocal opponent of Trump's Presidential run. 'It would not surprise me to hear Sean say, 'I now get it. I understand it and I was wrong then,'' Geragos added. Trump's view on the pardon However, a pardon may still be a bridge too far for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, as President Trump has indicated his unwillingness to grant the rapper one. "I was very friendly with him. I got along with him great, and he seemed like a nice guy," Trump said in an interview on Friday with Newsmax. "I didn't know him well, but when I ran for office, he was very hostile." Asked if that meant he was not inclined to pardon Combs, Trump said: "I would say so, yeah." About Diddy's case Diddy was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution by a New York jury last month. Each count carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. To his relief, the music mogul was acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges after a marathon trial in which he was accused of harrowing abuse. The sentencing for the trial has been set for October 3.
Hindustan Times
23-07-2025
- Hindustan Times
Does Erik Menendez have a child? Everything to know about his wife Tammi Saccoman
Erik Menendez, along with his brother Lyle, became household names for their parents' alleged murder. They claimed to have been subjected to emotional and sexual abuse by their parents, and also said they feared for their lives when the two were around. Erik and Lyle were convicted of first-degree murder after their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez(AP) The brothers were convicted of first-degree murder after their parents, Jose and Kitty Menendez, were shot at point-blank range on August 20, 1989. Now, Erik has been hospitalized with kidney stones, and the famed parent killer's lawyer has called for an early release ahead of the August parole hearing. He revealed earlier how his wife made his prison sentence easier. Speaking on TMZ's 2 Angry Men podcast, Erik said, 'When I first came to prison, I wasn't just sentenced to prison; I was sentenced to never see my brother again, to never have a hope for freedom. To fend for myself in a very violent level four, which is considered a maximum-security prison, where I didn't know anyone. I was very alone, afraid. Prison was hard for me. I faced a lot of bullying and trauma. It was a dangerous environment.' He noted that his incarceration began to change for the better when he began hearing from his now wife, Tammi, in 1993. The two tied the knot in 1999. Does Erik Menendez have a child; who is Tammi Saccoman While Erik and Tammi do not have a child together, his current wife has a daughter, Talia, from a previous relationship. 'Fortunately, I had the love of a woman who came into my life and brought me a little precious daughter. I began to experience fatherhood and growth and begin to heal a lot of the self-hate and self-loathing that I dealt with all of my life,' Erik said. Erik met Tammi Saccoman, now Menendez, when he was in jail. They started off writing letters before getting married. Tammi went on to write a book about her marriage to Erik titled, 'They Said We'd Never Make It: My Life With Erik Menendez.' In a 2005 MSNBC interview, she admitted she never expected to fall in love with him. 'You know, I wrote one letter to him and he wrote back, and I went to visit him in prison and our relationship developed,' she said, adding, 'And I didn't set out to have a relationship with Erik, but it's something that happened. And you know, it's a very good relationship that I have with him.' Tammi, however, noted that it was 'very difficult' navigating their relationship given Erik was behind bars. '…in one of his letters that he wrote me he had written and said that he had a girlfriend he had for a couple of years. And I kind of said,'It's so sad that he has a girl — he thinks he has a girlfriend,' Tammi shared, speaking of Erik's past relationship to explain she understood where people were coming from they spoke of Tammi and Erik's bond. She went on to add that she did receive 'emotional support' from Erik. Tammi also spoke about Erik's conviction, and her feelings about the matter. 'It troubles me, but I do know the person that Erik is, and I know his heart, I know his soul, and I do know what happened that night. And I do understand. I believe that within everybody put in certain circumstances, you will, you know, be able to kill somebody. I do believe that Erik is a very good person,' she said. Meanwhile, an insider told TMZ that if Erik secures a release, he plans to move to Las Vegas to live with Tammi.
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
Taylor Swift no longer facing subpoena in Justin Baldoni's legal feud with Blake Lively
The spotlight on Taylor Swift's alleged role in the Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively feud has dimmed for now. Sources with direct knowledge told ABC News that Swift is no longer facing a subpoena from Baldoni, weeks after she was called as a witness over Baldoni and Lively's alleged conflict on the set of the film "It Ends With Us." The subpoena is no longer needed because the necessary information has been obtained, according to sources with direct knowledge. "GMA" has reached out to reps for Swift and Baldoni. Swift was subpoenaed by Baldoni's lawyer, Bryan Freedman earlier this month. In February, Freedman told Harvey Levin and Mark Geragos of TMZ's "2 Angry Men" podcast that he's not ruling out deposing Swift, who has been a longtime friend of Lively. "Anyone that reasonably has information that can provide evidence in this case is gonna be deposed," Freedman said. In response, a spokesperson for Swift told "Good Morning America" in a statement at the time that "Taylor Swift never set foot on the set of this movie, she was not involved in any casting or creative decisions, she did not score the film, she never saw an edit or made any notes on the film, she did not even see 'It Ends With Us' until weeks after its public release, and was traveling around the globe during 2023 and 2024 headlining the biggest tour in history." The spokesperson added, "The connection Taylor had to this film was permitting the use of one song, 'My Tears Ricochet.'" "Given that her involvement was licensing a song for the film, which 19 other artists also did, this document subpoena is designed to use Taylor Swift's name to draw public interest by creating tabloid clickbait instead of focusing on the facts of the case," the spokesperson added. Lively and Baldoni have been embroiled in a heated legal feud since December 2024, when Lively first filed a complaint against Baldoni with the California Civil Rights Department, accusing him of sexual harassment on the set of the film, which he also directed. Baldoni denied the allegations via a statement from Freedman, who called Lively's actions "shameful" for making "serious and categorically false accusations" against Baldoni. He added that it was "another desperate attempt to 'fix' her negative reputation which was garnered from her own remarks and actions during the campaign for the film." Lively, represented by attorney Michael Gottlieb, and Baldoni, represented by attorney Bryan Freedman, then launched dueling lawsuits against each other. Baldoni's lawsuit against Lively detailed a text message he allegedly received from Lively in which Baldoni claims she referred to Swift and her husband, Ryan Reynolds, as her "dragons." According to his complaint, it argues that Lively leveraged her relationship with high profile individuals like Swift and Reynolds to exert her influence over the film. Lively's husband, Ryan Reynolds, is also being sued by Baldoni. Lively's lawyers called Baldoni's lawsuit "another chapter in the abuser playbook" and accused Baldoni of "trying to shift the narrative to Ms. Lively by falsely claiming that she seized creative control and alienated the cast from Mr. Baldoni." The actors are due to appear in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on March 9, 2026, with Judge Lewis Liman overseeing the case. Ahead of their court date, Lively filed an amended version of her lawsuit against Baldoni in February. In March, Reynolds filed a motion to dismiss Baldoni's complaint against him. Lively followed and filed a motion to dismiss Baldoni's countersuit against her.
