Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial: Donald Trump addresses potential pardon
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is seeking a pardon from Donald Trump for trafficking, sexual assault, and racketeering charges. The US president has finally responded to this call for help.
Trump said he would “look at the facts” after a reporter asked whether he would pardon the rap mogul. The President acknowledged that he has not fully kept up with the trial and hasn’t seen or spoken to Combs in years.
The pair have a former report that Combs is eager to use to his advantage. Both public figures have expressed mutual admiration for each other over the years. Trump had previously been complimentary towards Combs while on The Apprentice, and before Trump’s first presidency, Combs had been advocating for the businessman to take office. He claimed that the country under Barack Obama had “shortchanged” the Black community.
Though Trump’s admission that he needs to re-engage with the trial shows he has not followed it closely, Trump’s son has discussed Combs’ trial in several previous interviews. Donald Trump Jr even took to his podcast the day before the election to spread a conspiracy theory linking celebrities who have endorsed Kamala Harris to the “freak off” parties hosted by Combs.
As the trial wrapped up its third week of testimony, Combs was denied a mistrial request by the Judge. The request was made over allegedly destroyed evidence. Los Angeles arson investigator, Lance Jimenez, who examined Kid Cudi’s car being set on fire in 2011, revealed the destruction of fingerprint cards, with prosecutors suggesting that Combs played a role in the action.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges against him and faces up to life in prison if convicted of the alleged crimes.
For help, advice or more information regarding sexual harassment, assault and rape in the UK, visit the Rape Crisis charity website. In the US, visit RAINN.
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