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TimesLIVE
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Trump: No requests to pardon Sean ‘Diddy' Combs, but will look at facts
US President Donald Trump said on Friday no-one has asked him to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs but he would look at the facts of the hip-hop mogul's case. Trump's comments at a White House news conference came as Combs attended the 13th day of testimony in the rapper's criminal sex trafficking trial. The Bad Boy Records founder has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. During a press conference at the White House, Fox News reporter Peter Doocy asked Trump whether he would consider pardoning Combs, noting the businessman-turned-politician said during a 2012 episode of his Celebrity Apprentice reality show that he was friends with the rapper. 'Nobody's asked. You had to be the one to ask, Peter,' Trump said. 'I think some people have been very close to asking. 'First, I'd look at what's happening — and I haven't been watching it too closely, though it's certainly getting a lot of coverage.'
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
"Will Look At Facts.": Trump On Whether He Will Pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs
US President Donald Trump on Friday floated the possibility of pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs, stating that he "would certainly look at the facts". At a White House news conference, Trump said that nobody has asked him to pardon the hip-hop mogul. In a 2012 episode of the reality show Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump had said that he was friends with Sean 'Diddy' Combs. "I think some people have been very close to asking. First of all, I'd look at what's happening, and I haven't been watching it too closely, although it's certainly getting a lot of coverage,' Mr Trump was quoted as saying by Reuters. His statement came during the Oval Office press conference with the Elon Musk, who recently exited as the chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Mr Trump also highlighted that he has not seen Combs and spoken to him in years. "He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics... that relationship busted up, from what I read. I don't know -- he didn't tell me that, but I'd read some little bit nasty statements," he added. Donald Trump added that he "would certainly look at the facts" in the much-talked-about case. "If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don't like me, it wouldn't have any impact on me," he said. Meanwhile, Combs has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, as well as transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was taken into custody in September last year and has since been held without bail on multiple federal charges. Donald Trump, who took office in January this year, has extensively used his power to pardon or commute sentences in cases where people have been accused or convicted of federal crimes. This is unusual compared to his predecessor, who usually waited until near the end of their terms to grant clemency. Combs, who faces life in prison if found guilty on all counts, is famous for elevating the hip-hop culture in America. Dozens of lawsuits filed against him have accused him of sexual abuse. Federal prosecutors said that he coerced women to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances, dubbed "Freak Offs", over two decades. At least two women have testified that they were raped by him. Although Combs' lawyers have acknowledged him being abusive at times in romantic relationships, they argue that these women took part in the "Freak Offs" consensually.
NDTV
a day ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Diddy's Prison Costume From 2001 Movie Starring Halle Berry Up For Auction
The prison costume that Sean "Diddy" Combs wore in the movie Monster's Ball in 2001 has been put up for sale at an auction. Currently lodged in prison and facing a trial for a string of horrifying sex and abuse crimes, the bidding on Diddy's ensemble from the star-studded romantic-thriller drama will start next week. Diddy portrayed the character of convicted murderer Lawrence Musgrove in the movie, which also features the likes of Halle Berry, Billy Bob Thornton and Heath Ledger. "The ensemble includes a short sleeved white Hanes crew neck t-shirt, light grey crew neck sweatshirt with cut off sleeves, pair of Faded Glory blue jeans and pair of black canvas slip on shoes," the auction house wrote. Diddy wore the costume during the beginning to the middle of the film while in prison and meeting with his son and wife 'Leticia', portrayed by Ms Berry, to say goodbye before being executed. Trump to pardon Diddy? While the trial is currently underway, US President Donald Trump hinted on Friday (May 30) at the possibility of pardoning Diddy. At a White House news conference, Mr Trump stated that he "would certainly look at the facts" before making the decision. "I think some people have been very close to asking. First of all, I'd look at what's happening, and I haven't been watching it too closely, although it's certainly getting a lot of coverage," said Mr Trump. "If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don't like me, it wouldn't have any impact on me." The Republican leader also highlighted that he had not seen Diddy and spoken to him in years. "He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics... that relationship busted up, from what I read. I don't know -- he didn't tell me that, but I'd read some little bit nasty statements," he added. Notably, in a 2012 episode of the reality show Celebrity Apprentice, Mr Trump claimed that he was friends with Diddy. Diddy has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, as well as transportation to engage in prostitution. He faces life in prison if found guilty on all counts.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
"If Somebody Was Mistreated...": Trump On Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Pardon
US President Donald Trump on Friday floated the possibility of pardoning Sean 'Diddy' Combs, stating that he "would certainly look at the facts". At a White House news conference, Donald Trump said that nobody has asked him to pardon the hip-hop mogul. For those who don't know, in a 2012 episode of the reality show Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump said that he was friends with Sean 'Diddy' Combs. "I think some people have been very close to asking. First of all, I'd look at what's happening, and I haven't been watching it too closely, although it's certainly getting a lot of coverage,' Mr Trump was quoted as saying by Reuters. His statement came during the Oval Office press conference with the world's richest person, Elon Musk, who recently exited as the chief of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Mr Trump also highlighted that he has not seen Sean Combs and spoken to him in years. "He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics... that relationship busted up, from what I read. I don't know -- he didn't tell me that, but I'd read some little bit nasty statements," he added. Donald Trump added that he "would certainly look at the facts" in the much-talked-about case. "If I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don't like me, it wouldn't have any impact on me," he said. Meanwhile, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has pleaded not guilty to five felony counts of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, as well as transportation to engage in prostitution. Combs was taken into custody in September last year and has since been held without bail on multiple federal charges. Donald Trump, who took office in January this year, has extensively used his power to pardon or commute sentences in cases where people have been accused or convicted of federal crimes. This is unusual compared to his predecessor, who usually waited until near the end of their terms to grant clemency. Sean Combs, who faces life in prison if found guilty on all counts, is famous for elevating the hip-hop culture in America. Dozens of lawsuits filed against him have accused him of sexual abuse. Federal prosecutors said that he coerced women to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances, dubbed "Freak Offs", over two decades. At least two women have testified that they were raped by him. Although Sean Combs' lawyers have acknowledged him being abusive at times in romantic relationships, they argue that these women took part in the "Freak Offs" consensually.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
President Trump Teases Potential Pardon for Diddy If Mogul's Convicted
President Trump is weighing in on the Diddy federal criminal trial ... saying he would look into the case and consider a potential pardon if the jury returns a guilty verdict. Trump just doled out a bunch of pardons and commutations this week to a slew of celebs ... and he was asked Friday if he would ever consider pardoning Diddy. POTUS says he hasn't been following the Diddy trial all that closely and he would have to "look at what's happening" and "look at the facts." Trump said if Diddy was convicted and if he felt Diddy was "mistreated," he might consider a potential pardon. Those are some pretty big ifs -- Diddy's literally on trial right now and we're likely not even halfway through. Frankly, this all sounds a bit premature, even if Trump's recent batch of pardons prompted the question from Fox News' Peter Doocy. Diddy and Trump are both big figures in New York and in 2012 on 'Celebrity Apprentice,' Trump said of Diddy, "I love Diddy ... You know, he's a good friend of mine, he's a good guy." But Trump seemed to distance himself from Diddy in his answer ... saying they haven't seen each other or spoken to one another in years. Trump says when he got into politics, his relationship with Diddy "busted up" ... though he says that would NOT have an impact when it came to considering potential clemency. Diddy's pled not guilty to two counts of sex trafficking, two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, and one count of racketeering conspiracy ... and he's currently on trial in Manhattan.
