Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs is seeking a presidential pardon from former U.S. President Donald Trump after being convicted of prostitution-related charges. His lawyer, Nicole Westmoreland, confirmed to CNN on Tuesday that Diddy’s legal team has formally contacted Trump’s administration for help.

Efforts to Secure a Pardon

Westmoreland told CNN, “It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon.” However, Trump has not publicly said whether he will consider granting the pardon. Just a few days earlier, Trump told Newsmax that he’s unsure about helping Diddy. “I was very friendly with him, I got along with him great, and he seemed like a nice guy. I didn’t know him well. But when I ran for office, he was very hostile," Trump said. He also admitted that giving a pardon in such a case would be “a more difficult thing to do.”

Despite the uncertainty, Westmoreland said Diddy remains optimistic. "He is a very hopeful person, and I believe that he remains hopeful,” she added.

No Bail Before Sentencing

Meanwhile, a New York federal judge has denied Diddy’s bail again. This is the fourth time his request has been rejected. The court found no “exceptional reasons” to release him before his sentencing in October.

Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Diddy remains a flight risk and could still pose danger to victims and witnesses. The judge said his team did not provide “clear and convincing” evidence that he wouldn't flee or cause harm if let out. He also added that even a higher bail amount or more restrictions wouldn’t change the decision because of the strong case against him.

Conviction and Legal Background

Diddy was convicted on July 2 for transporting someone for prostitution. However, he was cleared of more serious charges like sex trafficking and racketeering. These charges were part of a bigger investigation that started after his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, accused him of repeated sexual abuse and misconduct in a lawsuit. That case led to several more women coming forward with similar accusations—ranging from rape and harassment to sex trafficking and violence.

Since his arrest in September 2024, Combs has been in custody at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center. He is scheduled for sentencing on October 3, 2025, and could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted.