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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Trump ‘seriously considering' pardon for Diddy ahead of sentencing
President Trump is reportedly considering granting a pardon to Sean 'Diddy' Combs after an official decision has been made on his latest $50 million bail petition. An administration source told Deadline the president is 'seriously' weighing a pardon for the hip-hop mogul ahead of his sentencing in October. Combs' legal team filed yet another bail package proposal on Tuesday, arguing that most people convicted under the federal Mann Act — an anti-sex trafficking law with a century-old history — are released from jail pending their sentencing. Sources told TMZ on Wednesday that Trump is 'more than open' to pardoning the disgraced music mogul, but only based on Judge Arun Subramanian's ruling on the bail petition. If Diddy is granted bail, Trump will reportedly wait to decide on a pardon until his sentencing, which is scheduled for Oct. 3. However, if the judge denies bail, a decision will be made immediately. The Bad Boy Records founder was acquitted earlier this month of the sex trafficking and racketeering charges against him but convicted on prostitution-related offenses, including two counts of violating the Mann Act, which is primarily used for prosecuting interstate prostitution crimes. Sources say that Combs' case resonates with Trump because he believes the rapper, much like himself, has been unfairly targeted by the feds. Combs and Trump have a history of running in the same circles in New York City before the president's political pursuits. In a 2012 episode of 'The Apprentice,' Trump described Combs as a 'good friend.' The president first teased the possibility of pardoning Combs in May, saying he hadn't officially been asked by anyone on Diddy's legal team, though he knows 'people are thinking about it.' 'I would certainly look at the facts if I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don't like me,' Trump said at the time, acknowledging that his fellow New York native 'used to really like me a lot' prior to him entering politics. 'I haven't spoken to him in years,' Trump said. 'I think when I ran for politics that relationship sort of busted up. He didn't tell me that, but I read some little bit nasty stuff in the paper.' Combs is facing a maximum of 20 years in prison. _____
Fox News
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Fox News
Donald Trump Considering Pardoning Diddy
Donald Trump may pardon Diddy, but only if the judge denies him bail. Chris Brown is being sued over his 'Breezy' branding by a Miami swimwear company. Plus, Tom Brady's parenting advice is raising eyebrows as possible shade toward Gisele Bündchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
National Post
a day ago
- National Post
Bail denied for Luciano Frattolin, charged with murder in nine-year-old daughter's death
Luciano Frattolin, the man accused of killing his nine-year-old daughter Melina Frattolin while on holiday in upstate New York, has been denied bail and will remain in custody until his next court appearance. Article content Frattolin, 45, pleaded not guilty in New York state to charges of second-degree murder and concealment of a human corpse in the death of Melina. Following Wednesday's proceedings, which a court clerk confirmed to The Gazette, Frattolin is due back in court on Aug. 19. Article content Article content Article content Melina, who lived in Montreal with her mother, was found dead in a shallow pond on July 20. An autopsy determined she died from asphyxia due to drowning. Article content Article content Frattolin initially told police his daughter had been abducted while he stopped to urinate near a highway exit in Lake George, N.Y., but investigators said his story changed multiple times. By the following afternoon, police discovered the girl's body beneath a log near a wooded area. Investigators believe the killing occurred the night of July 19 between 7:35 and 9:05, near Route 74. Article content Frattolin and Melina entered the U.S. from Canada on July 11 for a vacation. She was scheduled to return to her mother — who had full custody — the day before her body was found. The parents had separated in 2019. Article content Prosecutors argued against bail, citing Frattolin's dual citizenship, foreign assets and international business ties as evidence he posed a flight risk, local media reported. Article content Frattolin holds Italian and Ethiopian passports and has business interests overseas, including a mining deal and a planned hotel project in Ethiopia, according to a former friend. Article content 'He never flew coach,' the friend told The Gazette. 'He was one of the first people to bring a Porsche into Ethiopia.' Article content The man, who knew Frattolin during his time in Ethiopia, described him as 'image conscious,' frequently dressed in expensive clothing and known for his wealth and status in local circles. He added that Frattolin's connection to Montreal was limited. Article content If convicted, Frattolin faces a maximum sentence of life in prison. The charge of concealing a human corpse carries up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Article content
Irish Times
2 days ago
- Irish Times
Former Ryanair pilot accused of having €10m cannabis for sale is granted bail
A former Ryanair pilot charged with having an estimated €10 million of cannabis for sale or supply has been granted bail after the Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the High Court. As a condition of his bail, Brendan O'Mara (62) must surrender his pilot's licence due to a concern he might avoid justice by procuring an aircraft at a private airfield to leave the jurisdiction. Mr Justice John Edwards said the court did have concerns Mr O'Mara could be a flight risk due to the fact that a short time before being arrested, he arranged to emigrate to the United States. However, the court's concerns were not at a level to deny the accused bail. Mr O'Mara, of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, Co Clare, is charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply, at his home address on May 7th this year. READ MORE He was arrested after gardaí and customs officers discovered pallets at his home in Meelick, allegedly containing cannabis weighing an estimated 502kg, with a street value of over €10 million. He was refused bail at the High Court recently but appealed this decision before the Court of Appeal on Wednesday. Defence counsel Michael Bowman SC said that Ms Justice Eileen Creedon in the High Court had refused the accused bail, as she ruled the accused was a flight risk due to being a commercial pilot who had access to airfields. Mr Bowman said the evidential basis of that was lacking, as the accused does not have access to any airfield and is not a member of an airfield. Mr Justice Edwards said that it was still a theoretical possibility that the accused could procure an aircraft, to which Mr Bowman said his client was willing to surrender his pilot's licence, meaning that 'short of stealing an aircraft, he can't get one'. Mr Bowman went on to say that an independent surety of €150,000 was being offered by the accused's sister, and the accused would also surrender all his documentation. Counsel for the State, Roisin Lacey SC said that the accused has access to aircraft to remove him from the jurisdiction, with 50 years' experience in that trade meaning he would have a number of contacts. Ms Lacey said that if he were to leave the jurisdiction, it was not known what access he would have to other aircraft. She also said that the accused had previously made preparations to leave Ireland with his family and begin work in America. In delivering the court's ruling, Mr Justice Edwards said that the charge against the accused was a very serious one, which carried a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. He noted that the accused was a commercial pilot by profession, who had worked for Ryanair until recently, so he was used to crossing borders. 'In theory, he could obtain the use of an aircraft at a private airfield and pilot it out of the jurisdiction and use that as the staging post to move further afield and avoid justice,' said Mr Justice Edwards. He went on to say that what was more concerning was the fact that a short time before the accused was arrested, he had made arrangements to emigrate to the United States. 'It is correct to say that we do have concerns about flight, but not at the level that requires us to deny bail absolutely,' said Mr Justice Edwards. Bail was granted, with conditions that the accused provide an independent surety of €150,000, as well as his own bond of €70,000, €35,000 of which is to be lodged; he must provide a mobile phone number to gardaí and sign on daily at the garda station; he must not leave the jurisdiction and surrender his passport and all pilot's licences; he must give an undertaking not to attend at any airfield; he must reside at his family home in Co. Clare; he must not apply for any aviation job at any level; he must keep the peace and be of good behaviour; and he must not apply for any travel documentation, nor travel into Northern Ireland.
BreakingNews.ie
2 days ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Former Ryanair pilot charged with €10m cannabis haul granted bail upon appeal
A former Ryanair pilot charged with having an estimated €10 million of cannabis for sale or supply has been granted bail after the Court of Appeal overturned a decision by the High Court. As a condition of his bail, Brendan O'Mara (62) must surrender his pilot's licence due to a concern he might avoid justice by procuring an aircraft at a private airfield to leave the jurisdiction. Advertisement Mr Justice John Edwards said the court did have concerns Mr O'Mara could be a flight risk due to the fact that, a short time before being arrested, he arranged to emigrate to the United States. However, the court's concerns were not at a level to deny the accused bail. Mr O'Mara, of An Tulach, Summerhill, Meelick, Co Clare, is charged with possessing cannabis for sale or supply at his home address on May 7th this year. He was arrested after gardaí and Customs officers discovered pallets at his home in Meelick, allegedly containing cannabis weighing an estimated 502kg, with a street value of over €10 million. He was refused bail at the High Court recently but appealed this decision before the Court of Appeal on Wednesday. Advertisement Defence counsel Michael Bowman SC said that Ms Justice Eileen Creedon in the High Court had refused the accused bail, as she ruled the accused was a flight risk due to being a commercial pilot who had access to airfields. Mr Bowman said the evidential basis of that was lacking, as the accused does not have access to any airfield and is not a member of an airfield. Mr Justice Edwards said that it was still a theoretical possibility that the accused could procure an aircraft, to which Mr Bowman said his client was willing to surrender his pilot's licence, meaning that 'short of stealing an aircraft, he can't get one'. Mr Bowman went on to say that an independent surety of €150,000 was being offered by the accused's sister, and the accused would also surrender all his documentation. Advertisement Counsel for the State, Roisin Lacey SC, said that the accused has access to aircraft to remove him from the jurisdiction, with 50 years' experience in that trade, meaning he would have a number of contacts. Ms Lacey said that if he were to leave the jurisdiction, it was not known what access he would have to other aircraft. She also said that the accused had previously made preparations to leave Ireland with his family and begin work in America. In delivering the court's ruling, Mr Justice Edwards said that the charge against the accused was a very serious one, which carried a maximum sentence of life imprisonment. He noted that the accused was a commercial pilot by profession, who had worked for Ryanair until recently, so he was used to crossing borders. 'In theory, he could obtain the use of an aircraft at a private airfield and pilot it out of the jurisdiction and use that as the staging post to move further afield and avoid justice,' said Mr Justice Edwards. Advertisement He went on to say that what was more concerning was the fact that a short time before the accused was arrested, he had made arrangements to emigrate to the United States. 'It is correct to say that we do have concerns about flight, but not at the level that requires us to deny bail absolutely,' said Mr Justice Edwards. Bail was granted, with conditions that the accused provide an independent surety of €150,000, as well as his own bond of €70,000, €35,000 of which is to be lodged; he must provide a mobile phone number to gardaí and sign on daily at the garda station; he must not leave the jurisdiction and surrender his passport and all pilot's licences; he must give an undertaking not to attend at any airfield; he must reside at his family home in Co. Clare; he must not apply for any aviation job at any level; he must keep the peace and be of good behaviour; and he must not apply for any travel documentation, nor travel into Northern Ireland.
