White House Refutes TMZ Report on Diddy Pardon
The White House explicitly denied TMZ's report of a presidential pardon for Sean "Diddy" Combs, stating "zero truth" to the claim.
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Overview
- The White House issued a strong denial regarding a potential presidential pardon for Sean "Diddy" Combs, addressing recent media speculation.
- Reports from TMZ had suggested that Diddy might be considered for a pardon, sparking widespread discussion and public interest.
- A White House spokesperson unequivocally stated that there was "zero truth" to the rumors circulating about the music mogul.
- This official statement aims to clarify the administration's position and put an end to the unverified claims about a pardon.
- The denial highlights the White House's practice of addressing and refuting inaccurate reports that gain traction in the media.
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TMZ reported that President Donald Trump was considering commuting Sean "Diddy" Combs' prison sentence and was reportedly vacillating on the decision, citing a "high-ranking White House official."
The White House strongly denied TMZ's report, stating there was "zero truth" to the claims about a presidential pardon or commutation for Sean "Diddy" Combs and emphasized that the president is the final decider on such matters, not anonymous sources.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, sentenced to 50 months in prison, fined $500,000, and ordered to five years of supervised release. He was acquitted of more severe racketeering and sex trafficking charges, pleaded not guilty, and has maintained his innocence.
Combs' lawyers have previously stated that they have been pursuing a pardon for their client but did not immediately comment on the disparity between the White House denial and TMZ's report.
Yes, President Trump was asked about potentially pardoning Sean "Diddy" Combs during an interview with Newsmax on August 1, though no pardon was granted and the White House denied any ongoing consideration.
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