Nicole Westmoreland, one of the lawyers for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has revealed that efforts are underway to secure a presidential pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump ahead of Diddy’s upcoming sentencing.
Diddy, 55, is scheduled to be sentenced on October 3 following a jury conviction last month. A New York court found him guilty on two counts related to transporting individuals across state lines to engage in prostitution. Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison.
Speaking to CNN, Westmoreland stated, “It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations about a pardon.”
While the legal team appears hopeful, insiders say that a pardon from Trump remains unlikely at this stage.
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In a separate interview with Newsmax on Friday, Trump acknowledged that he has a friendly relationship with the music executive. “I’m friendly with Diddy,” Trump said when asked about the ongoing case.
However, when pressed further on whether that friendship could translate into a pardon, the former president responded, “I would say so, yeah,” suggesting that a pardon should not be expected simply because of their past ties.
The legal battle stems from an investigation that concluded with a jury finding Combs guilty of facilitating prostitution through interstate travel arrangements. The trial, which lasted several weeks, drew heavy media attention due to Diddy’s celebrity status and the serious nature of the charges.
Westmoreland and her legal team have not publicly disclosed the full details of their strategy, but their move to reach out to Trump highlights a last-minute effort to change the course of the sentencing.
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Legal experts note that presidential pardons are rare in cases involving sex crimes, especially after a formal conviction. In Diddy’s case, the road to clemency appears narrow unless new developments emerge.
As the sentencing date approaches, all eyes will be on the courtroom and on Trump’s decision, should he choose to intervene. For now, the possibility of a pardon hangs in the balance.
