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News.com.au
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
‘Seriously': Donald Trump considering Sean ‘Diddy' Combs pardon
President Trump may be giving Sean 'Diddy' Combs a 'Get out of jail free' card. An administration source told Deadline that a pardon for the 'Act Bad' rapper is being 'seriously considered' after Combs was found guilty of two counts of prostitution. 'The White House will not confirm or deny pardons that may or may not happen,' Page Six reports, citing a source. In May, Trump, 79, first shared that he was potentially willing to pardon Combs amid the rapper's sex-trafficking trial. 'I would certainly look at the facts if I think somebody was mistreated, whether they like me or don't like me,' the politician said in the Oval Office at the time. 'It wouldn't have any impact on me,' he added. Trump then shared details about his personal relationship with the disgraced MC. 'He used to really like me a lot, but I think when I ran for politics … that relationship busted up, from what I read,' he said. 'I don't know — he didn't tell me that, but I'd read some little bit nasty statements in the paper all of a sudden,' the president added. On July 2, Combs, 55, was acquitted of the more serious charges in his sex-trafficking trial. However, the Revolt co-founder was found guilty of two counts of prostitution — each carrying a maximum of 10 years in prison. During the trial, jurors heard from a range of people, including Combs' ex Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, who claimed she was raped and abused by the hip-hop mogul. In one part of her gruelling testimony, the singer, 38, claimed Combs forced a male escort to urinate in her mouth during a 'Freak-Off' party. The dad of seven is behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, NY, as he awaits his sentencing. While incarcerated, Combs reportedly enrolled in the STOP Program, a course focused on preventing sexual assault, domestic and dating violence, and is undergoing therapy. The 'I'll Be Missing You' rapper is still facing dozens of lawsuits from men and women, accusing him of a range of sexual misconduct and other illegal activity. He has denied all wrongdoing.
Al Bawaba
5 hours ago
- Politics
- Al Bawaba
Donald Trump may pardon Diddy after guilty verdict—outrage erupts over shocking move
Published July 30th, 2025 - 11:58 GMT ALBAWABA - Donald Trump is reportedly considering a shocking pardon for Sean 'Diddy' Combs after guilty verdict. US reports cited by Deadline say that Donald Trump is truly considering giving Sean "Diddy" Combs a full presidential pardon. This could change the outcome of the case before he is sentenced. Reports confirmed that the US President and his lawyers are thinking about giving the owner of Bad Boy Records a presidential pardon, which would let him avoid serving his sentence. The decision is due to be made on October 3. Combs was recently found guilty of charges related to prostitution but found not guilty of more serious charges like sex trafficking and racketeering after an eight-week hearing. Donald Trump is allegedly 'seriously considering' a pardon for was found guilty of 2 counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. (Source: Deadline) — DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) July 30, 2025 Trump brought up the idea of a pardon in public during an Oval Office meeting about two months ago. Since then, the Mirror reports, plans have been made to look over Combs' court case. There have been no official comments from the defense team, which is led by lawyers Mark Agnifilo and Teni Gerago. However, people inside the Trump campaign say that this is part of the president's policy to look over cases of "overcriminalization," especially those that are seen as "criminal overreach." Yesterday, lawyer John Kouvos met with Trump team pardon officials and said in a private statement, "Didi's case is a model consistent with Trump's approach of granting pardons to those he believes have been subjected to legal injustice or excessive criminal proceedings." WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 22: U.S. President Donald Trump (/AFP) It's important to note that Combs has been in jail since September 2024 on a number of very controversial criminal charges, such as plotting and sex trafficking. All bail requests have been turned down because of fears of fleeing or messing with witnesses. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba (
Yahoo
8 hours 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
10 hours 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
Fox News
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Fox Nation investigates Biden's controversial autopen use in brand new special
Who was actually running the country during former President Joe Biden's term in office? Conservative critics have asked this question since before President Donald Trump took the reins in January, but a sprawling probe into Biden's alleged use of an autopen to sign pardons and other documents has only invigorated the skepticism. The Oversight Project President Mike Howell's viral tweet declaring, "Whoever controlled the autopen controlled the presidency," was another catalyst. Howell joined the Fox Nation special "The Autopen President," which debuted on the streaming platform Monday, to offer his perspective in depth. "The autopen investigation showed how the White House could operate – did operate – without a president," he said. The 25-minute special investigates accusations from many in the conservative sphere who question whether Biden was aware of the presidential measures executed in his name. The saying goes, "the pen is mightier than the sword," but finding a pen mightier than one in the hands of a U.S. president would pose a challenge. The signature it creates can free some from prison or reduce their sentence, alter the lives of citizens across the country, impose actions that exert influence across the globe, or affirm the will of Congress. In this case, many, including President Trump, insist the validity of Biden's presidential signature is questionable given his alleged use of an autopen — a machine that physically holds a pen and features programming to imitate a person's signature. Though autopens have been used by presidents for decades, Trump says their use typically falls outside the scope of crucial presidential duties. Staffers may use them to respond to letters, for instance. Howell's team gathered images of Biden's signature, but when the documents came back, he noticed something unusual. "We realized this is a copied and pasted signature. This isn't a human hand signing these things," he said. The development sparked legality concerns, particularly since the Constitution requires the actual signature of the president to enact laws. However, a 2005 decision from the Justice Department (the Office of Legal Counsel) under former President George W. Bush complicates the situation. The OLC determined the president can legally sign bills and other documents with an autopen, meaning the president could authorize his staff to impose his signature using the device. Former President Barack Obama was the first president to reportedly use the measure to sign legislation with an autopen in 2011, but some argue concerns over Biden's cognitive health create lingering concerns. Biden has vehemently denied that others were executing the powers of the president during his tenure. In a statement responding to the Trump administration's investigation into his autopen use, he said the following: "Let me be clear: I made the decisions during my presidency. I made the decisions about the pardons, executive orders, legislation, and proclamations. Any suggestion that I didn't is ridiculous and false… "This is nothing more than a distraction by Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans who are working to push disastrous legislation that would cut essential programs like Medicaid and raise costs on American families, all to pay for tax breaks for the ultra-wealthy and big corporations." The full episode delving into the Biden autopen investigation is streaming now on Fox Nation.
