Sean Combs trial coverage and potential Trump pardon

SOURCE www.rollingstone.com
Sean Combs is on trial for sex-trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges in the Southern District of New York. Close associates are trying to cozy up to Trump officials in hopes of securing a pardon or commutation. Trump and Combs have had a preexisting relationship, with both publicly vouching for each other in the past.

Key Points

  • Combs facing 15 years to life in prison if convicted
  • Ongoing efforts to establish connections with the Trump team for potential clemency
  • Past relationship between Trump and Combs

Pros

  • Close associates working on securing a pardon or commutation for Sean Combs
  • Trump and Combs have had a preexisting relationship

Cons

  • Trump officials express reservations about commuting a possible Combs sentence
  • Public-relations nightmare for the White House if Combs were to win clemency