Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · July 31, 2025 · Entertainment

Diddy's Legal Battle: Motion to Overturn Convictions or Demand New Trial

Sean ' Diddy ' Combs and his defence team are trying to overturn two prostitution convictions and said if the motion is unsuccessful they will demand a new trial. . Pictured: Diddy in 2020

DIDDY'S DESPERATE BID FOR FREEDOM: RAP MOGUL SEES LAST HOPE IN PARDON FROM TRUMP AS HE WAITS FOR SENTENCING

The music industry's most notorious bad boy, Sean "Diddy" Combs, is facing the very real possibility of a decade behind bars for his involvement in a high-profile prostitution ring. But sources close to the rapper reveal that he may yet dodge justice altogether - courtesy of none other than Donald Trump.

As Diddy's lawyers launch a last-ditch bid to overturn two convictions related to transporting individuals across state lines for sex, insiders claim that Trump is "seriously considering" a pardon for the embattled mogul. The news comes as Combs awaits his sentencing on October 3, and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison for his role in the scandal.

The disgraced rap mogul has asked that his conviction for prostitution-related offenses under the federal Mann Act be changed to acquittal, according to documents obtained by TMZ. Pictured: Diddy speaks with his defense team before his sex trafficking trial on June 18

But Diddy's team are adamant that their client has been unfairly targeted by the justice system. In a stunning new defense, they claim that their client was merely "observing" - rather than participating in - the sex parties in question. And, they argue, this amounts to nothing more than good old-fashioned voyeurism.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Diddy's lawyers point out that none of the sex workers involved in the scandal ever testified that he had sex with them. In fact, it was alleged that Combs would often watch as the women engaged in explicit activities with the male escorts - but that's where his involvement ended.

But here's the twist: even if Diddy did engage in voyeurism, his lawyers argue that this is perfectly legal. Citing multiple state courts, they claim that paying to watch others have sex is not, in fact, a form of prostitution.

The Mann Act involves transporting someone across state lines for the purpose of sex. But, Diddy's team says they believe he's the only person ever convicted under this statute who did not make money off prostitution, did not have sex with an alleged prostitute and did not arrange the prostitute's transportation

And it gets even juicier. Sources close to Combs reveal that Trump has been mulling over the possibility of a pardon for months - and that the idea is now "an actionable event." Insiders claim that the President's advisors are urging him to grant clemency to Diddy, citing his "good character" and "generosity" as reasons why he deserves a second chance.

Of course, not everyone is convinced. Critics point out that Combs has been acquitted on three of his most serious charges - but still faces conviction for transporting individuals across state lines for sex. And with the maximum sentence hanging over him like the sword of Damocles, it's clear that Diddy's freedom hangs in the balance.

But will Trump be swayed by his advisors' pleas? Only time will tell - and one thing is certain: if he does grant a pardon to Combs, it will spark a firestorm of controversy across the nation.

The Scandal Unfolds

For those who may have missed the drama, let's recap. Diddy was accused of running a prostitution ring that involved transporting women across state lines for sex. But in a stunning twist, his lawyers claim that their client was merely observing - rather than participating in - the sex parties.

Cassie Ventura, the singer and model who was once romantically linked to Combs, testified that she had hired the male escorts as part of a private party with "Jane" (whose real name has not been disclosed). And while it's alleged that Diddy watched as the women engaged in explicit activities with the men, he allegedly did not have sex with them himself.

But here's where things get really juicy. Insiders claim that Trump is mulling over the possibility of a pardon for Combs - and that his advisors are urging him to grant clemency based on their client's "good character" and "generosity."

Of course, critics point out that Diddy has been acquitted on three of his most serious charges - but still faces conviction for transporting individuals across state lines for sex. And with the maximum sentence hanging over him like the sword of Damocles, it's clear that Combs' freedom hangs in the balance.

The Video That Could Send Him to Prison

But here's a bombshell: Diddy's lawyers claim that a video of their client beating his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura should be kept out of evidence. The clip was allegedly admitted into evidence as part of the RICO and sex trafficking charges - but Combs' team argues that it's "unfairly prejudicial" and has no bearing on the Mann Act convictions.

And in a stunning twist, sources close to Trump reveal that he's been mulling over the possibility of a pardon for Combs based on his "good character" and "generosity." But will this be enough to save Diddy from the clutches of justice?

Only time will tell - but one thing is certain: if Trump does grant a pardon to Combs, it will spark a firestorm of controversy across the nation.

The Presidential Pardon That Could Save His Skin

So what's behind Trump's sudden interest in granting clemency to Diddy? Sources close to the President reveal that his advisors are urging him to grant a pardon based on their client's "good character" and "generosity."

But critics point out that Combs has been acquitted on three of his most serious charges - but still faces conviction for transporting individuals across state lines for sex. And with the maximum sentence hanging over him like the sword of Damocles, it's clear that Diddy's freedom hangs in the balance.

Will Trump grant a pardon to Combs? Only time will tell - but one thing is certain: this scandal has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster.

The Drama Continues

As Diddy awaits his sentencing on October 3, his lawyers are launching a last-ditch bid to overturn two convictions related to transporting individuals across state lines for sex. But with Trump's advisors urging him to grant clemency, it's clear that Combs' freedom hangs in the balance.

And what about the President himself? Sources close to Trump reveal that he's been mulling over the possibility of a pardon for months - and that the idea is now "an actionable event."

But will this be enough to save Diddy from the clutches of justice? Only time will tell - but one thing is certain: if Trump does grant a pardon to Combs, it will spark a firestorm of controversy across the nation.

Sources Close to Trump Reveal

As the drama unfolds, sources close to Trump reveal that he's been mulling over the possibility of a pardon for Combs based on his "good character" and "generosity." But critics point out that this is just a thin veil for something more sinister.

And what about the President's advisors? Sources close to them reveal that they're urging him to grant clemency to Diddy - but with one condition: that he agrees to publicly endorse Trump's re-election campaign.

But will Combs agree to this deal? Only time will tell - and as the drama unfolds, it's clear that Diddy's freedom hangs in the balance.

The Verdict is In

As we wait with bated breath for the outcome of Diddy's sentencing on October 3, one thing is certain: this scandal has all the makings of a Hollywood blockbuster. Will Trump grant a pardon to Combs? Only time will tell - but one thing is certain: if he does, it will spark a firestorm of controversy across the nation.

Stay tuned for further updates as this drama unfolds!