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Diddy's legal team has reached out to Trump about a pardon, source says

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The defense team for Sean “Diddy” Combs has reached out to Donald Trump seeking a pardon after his conviction on prostitution-related offenses.

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Diddy's legal team has reached out to Trump about a pardon, source says (opens NBC Chicago)

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    The defense team for Sean “Diddy” Combs has reached out to Donald Trump seeking a pardon after his conviction on prostitution-related offenses.

  2. Local News 8

    Attorney for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms they’ve approached Trump administration about pardon (opens Local News 8)

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    By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-star defense team, told CNN in an exclusive interview on Tuesday that the music mogul’s team has reached out to the Trump administration about a potential pardon following his conviction on two charges of t…

  3. New York Post

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ attorney confirms they’ve approached Trump administration about pardon (opens New York Post)

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    An attorney for Sean 'Diddy' Combs confirmed Tuesday that his legal team has approached the Trump administration about a pardon -- as the President has signaled he's leaning against letting the rapper off the hook, according to a report.

  4. Insider

    Diddy 'hopeful' about a possible Trump pardon after his camp reached out to the administration, attorney says (opens Insider)

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    President Donald Trump recently suggested in an interview that it was unlikely he'd pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs.

  5. NBC News

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs has reached out to Trump about pardon, source says (opens NBC News)

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    Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team has reached out to President Donald Trump seeking a pardon after his conviction on prostitution-related offenses, a source close to the legal team told NBC News on Tuesday

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Attorney Says They’ve Asked Trump Administration About Pardon (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ attorney said they have reached out to President Donald Trump's administration regarding a potential pardon.

  7. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Attorney for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs confirms they’ve approached Trump administration about pardon | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    CNN By Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN (CNN) — Nicole Westmoreland, a member of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ all-star defense team, told CNN in an exclusive

  8. Forbes

    Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Attorneys Contacted Trump Administration For Possible Pardon, Report Says (opens Forbes)

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    Trump has said Combs’ “hostility” toward him during the 2024 election makes pardoning the rapper “more difficult to do.”

  9. Digital Journal

    Sean 'Diddy' Combs seeking Trump pardon: lawyer (opens Digital Journal)

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    Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, who is to be sentenced in October for his conviction on prostitution-related charges, is seeking a pardon from President

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