From Daily Caller: President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing a pardon for Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The White House has reportedly been in contact with Diddy’s legal team and Trump is “more than open” to issuing a pardon, TMZ reported Wednesday — but only after Judge Arun Subramanian rules on the rapper’s latest bail request. Sources told the outlet that Trump won’t act until after sentencing if bail is granted, but could make an immediate decision if it’s denied.
Diddy was convicted on two counts of violating the Mann Act, which prohibits transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. The charges stemmed from allegations involving Cassie Ventura and an unnamed Jane Doe. He was acquitted on the more serious counts of racketeering conspiracy and two counts of sex trafficking.
Trump has previously said that if the rapper was unfairly treated, he would be willing to look at it. He also said no one has asked him to do so.
Trump’s Justice Department recently fired the lead prosecutor in Combs’ trial, Maurene Comey, who is the daughter of disgraced former FBI Director James Comey.
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