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3 days ago
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Trump answers whether he would pardon Diddy
The Brief During a White House event celebrating Elon Musk, President Donald Trump was asked if he would consider pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs amid the hip-hop mogul's ongoing sex trafficking case. He noted he hasn't followed the case closely and hasn't spoken to Diddy in years, adding that their relationship cooled after he entered politics. Trump and Diddy have crossed paths over the years at many prestigious and high-profile events, even sharing a box with wives, Melania Trump and Kim Porter, at the 1997 US Open. NEW YORK - During a White House event celebrating Elon Musk, President Donald Trump was asked if he would consider pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs amid the hip hop mogul's ongoing sex trafficking case. Trump said no one has formally requested a pardon but acknowledged that "people are thinking about it." The trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs has already cemented itself in pop culture history with its dramatic revelations and high-profile testimonies. Pardoning Diddy would be a monumental move, given the scale of the allegations and the intense public attention surrounding the case. Trump and Diddy have crossed paths over the years at prestigious and high-profile events, including the 2005 Art for Life Gala honoring Diddy at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, and the Feb.6, 2008 Gucci and Madonna benefit for Raising Malawi and UNICEF at the United Nations in New York City, where they were both photographed with Melania Trump. Trump and Diddy have crossed paths over the years at many prestigious, high-profile events like the 1997 US Open with wife, Melania, and partner, Kim Porter. Trump noted he hasn't followed the case closely and hasn't spoken to Diddy in years, adding that their relationship cooled after he entered politics. Trump emphasized that any decision would be based on the facts and not on popularity. The U.S. Constitution gives the president the power to pardon people for federal crimes, except in cases of impeachment. A pardon is legal forgiveness as it ends punishment and restores rights like voting or running for office. While this power is broad, it only applies to federal crimes, not state offenses. A president can pardon someone before they are convicted of a crime. This is known as a preemptive pardon and has precedent in U.S. history. Former President Joe Biden pre-emptively pardoned several family members, including his brothers James and Frank Biden, and sister Valerie Biden Owens. One of the most famous examples is President Gerald Ford's 1974 pardon of Richard Nixon, which came before Nixon was formally charged or convicted of any crimes related to the Watergate scandal. However, the pardon still only applies to federal crimes, not state-level charges. Big picture view Trump pardoned several people including Todd and Julie Chrisley, known for their show "Chrisley Knows Best," former Connecticut governor John G. Rowland, Kentrell Gaulden (known as rapper YoungBoy Never Broke Again), Kevin Eric Baisden, John Moore, former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm, James Callahan, former Virginia Sheriff Scott Jenkins, and Tanner Mansell. Federal prosecutors have charged Diddy with a series of crimes including: Count 1: Racketeering Conspiracy. Count One charges that, from at least in or about 2004 through in or about 2024, the defendant participated in a racketeering conspiracy during which he agreed with other employees and associates of his businesses to commit kidnapping, arson, bribery of a witness, obstruction of justice, drug distribution, forced labor, sex trafficking, and transportation for purposes of engaging in prostitution. Count 2: Sex Trafficking by Force, Fraud, or Coercion. Count Two charges the defendant with sex trafficking an adult female victim through force, fraud, and coercion between ~2009 and ~2018. Count 3: Transportation to Engage in Prostitution. Count Three charges the defendant with transporting that female victim and male commercial sex workers to engage in prostitution between ~2009 and ~2018. Count 4: Sex trafficking. Count Four charges the defendant with sex trafficking a second adult female victim through force, fraud, and coercion between ~2021 and ~2024. Count 5: Transportation to Engage in Prostitution. Count Five charges the defendant with transporting that second female victim and male commercial sex workers to engage in prostitution between ~2021 and ~2024. He also faces more than 60 lawsuits from alleged victims. If convicted, the 55-year-old Diddy could face 15 years to life in prison. In documents obtained by Fox News Digital, Diddy's defense team admitted the disgraced rapper committed "domestic violence" against a partner. Diddy's strategy seems to be to "admit to what is a lesser, state crime to avoid federal prison." Diddy was arrested in Oct. 2024 at the Park Hyatt New York in Midtown Manhattan. He's been in jail ever since. The trial, which began Monday, May 12, with opening statements, is expected to last eight weeks.
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09-04-2025
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Madonna Reveals Why Raising Malawi Brought Her 'So Much Closer' to Her Kids as Charity Launches New Initiative (Exclusive)
Madonna's family — and famous friends — are helping her give back. On March 11, the queen of pop hosted an event to raise money and awareness for her charity, Raising Malawi, which aims to improve the lives of children in the African nation at the Mercy James Centre, the country's only pediatric hospital. A-listers including Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Diane Von Furstenberg were on hand as the organization unveiled a new initiative, allowing supporters to become Raising Malawi Partners. Partners can contribute any amount of money monthly to provide life-changing medical care at the Mercy James Centre, while receiving exclusive access to regular updates on the nonprofit's work and behind-the-scenes video content, as well as the chance to win exclusive merchandise and experiences. (Click here for more on Raising Malawi Partners.) By becoming partners, individuals can expect 'having up-to-date information and saving children's lives,' Madonna, 66, tells PEOPLE exclusively. Since she launched Raising Malawi in 2006, Madonna has donated millions of dollars to improve the lives of children in the African nation. In 2008, the pop icon released I Am Because We Are, a documentary chronicling the plight of the Malawi people. Then in 2017, she opened the Mercy James Centre, the first pediatric hospital in the country. Throughout her nearly 20 years of work in Malawi, Madonna is proudest of 'the making of the I Am Because We Are documentary because it brought so much awareness and support to the AIDS crisis that was happening at the time,' she tells PEOPLE, 'and building the Mercy James pediatric hospital.' The hospital is named after Madonna's daughter, Mercy James, 19, whom she adopted after meeting her during her travels with Raising Malawi; Madonna also adopted son David Banda, 19, and twin daughters Estere and Stella, 12, from Malawi and is mom to daughter Lourdes Leon, 28, and Rocco Ritchie, 24, from previous relationships. Indeed, Madonna tells PEOPLE the biggest way her work with Raising Malawi has changed her life 'was meeting my four adopted children, who have impacted my life forever.' And Raising Malawi's mission has become a family affair. 'We are so much closer because we have a common goal, and that is making Malawi a better country for kids to grow up,' Madonna says. Madonna invited PEOPLE to join her and her family in Malawi for the Mercy James Centre's opening. 'I'm here to save lives," she told PEOPLE in a 2017 cover story at the time. "I don't want to be the outsider that comes in. I want to help them help themselves.' She added: 'I love when my kids are in Africa. ... Their selfless behavior, compared to the normal complaining in the privileged world we live in, is great to see.' Read the original article on People
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21-03-2025
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Madonna Reveals Why Raising Malawi Brought Her 'So Much Closer' to Her Kids as Charity Launches New Initiative (Exclusive)
Madonna's family — and famous friends — are helping her give back. On March 11, the queen of pop hosted an event to raise money and awareness for her charity, Raising Malawi, which aims to improve the lives of children in the African nation at the Mercy James Centre, the country's only pediatric hospital. A-listers including Amy Schumer, Chris Rock and Diane Von Furstenberg were on hand as the organization unveiled a new initiative, allowing supporters to become Raising Malawi Partners. Partners can contribute any amount of money monthly to provide life-changing medical care at the Mercy James Centre, while receiving exclusive access to regular updates on the nonprofit's work and behind-the-scenes video content, as well as the chance to win exclusive merchandise and experiences. (Click here for more on Raising Malawi Partners.) By becoming partners, individuals can expect 'having up-to-date information and saving children's lives,' Madonna, 66, tells PEOPLE exclusively. Since she launched Raising Malawi in 2006, Madonna has donated millions of dollars to improve the lives of children in the African nation. In 2008, the pop icon released I Am Because We Are, a documentary chronicling the plight of the Malawi people. Then in 2017, she opened the Mercy James Centre, the first pediatric hospital in the country. Throughout her nearly 20 years of work in Malawi, Madonna is proudest of 'the making of the I Am Because We Are documentary because it brought so much awareness and support to the AIDS crisis that was happening at the time,' she tells PEOPLE, 'and building the Mercy James pediatric hospital.' The hospital is named after Madonna's daughter, Mercy James, 19, whom she adopted after meeting her during her travels with Raising Malawi; Madonna also adopted son David Banda, 19, and twin daughters Estere and Stella, 12, from Malawi and is mom to daughter Lourdes Leon, 28, and Rocco Ritchie, 24, from previous relationships. Indeed, Madonna tells PEOPLE the biggest way her work with Raising Malawi has changed her life 'was meeting my four adopted children, who have impacted my life forever.' And Raising Malawi's mission has become a family affair. 'We are so much closer because we have a common goal, and that is making Malawi a better country for kids to grow up,' Madonna says. Madonna invited PEOPLE to join her and her family in Malawi for the Mercy James Centre's opening. 'I'm here to save lives," she told PEOPLE in a 2017 cover story at the time. "I don't want to be the outsider that comes in. I want to help them help themselves.' She added: 'I love when my kids are in Africa. ... Their selfless behavior, compared to the normal complaining in the privileged world we live in, is great to see.' Read the original article on People
