Diddy‘s Lawyers Argue for Release, Citing Rehabilitation and Suicidal Ideation During Incarceration
New York, NY - attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs have argued for his release, telling a judge he has undergone significant personal change during his time in custody and experienced periods of severe depression, including days where he was unable to function. The filing comes as Combs awaits potential sentencing following allegations of sex trafficking and abuse.
combs’ legal team detailed a stark contrast between the mogul’s past behavior and his current state, emphasizing his remorse and efforts toward rehabilitation.They revealed that during his initial incarceration, Combs was so despondent that “ther were days when he was unable to get out of his bed or even talk to the psychology department.” He has since begun teaching business management, entrepreneurship, and personal advancement to fellow inmates, a program his lawyers call “one of the moast impactful and significant endeavors of his life” and hope to expand to state-run facilities.
The court filings acknowledge a history of domestic abuse, conceding that Combs engaged in violent behavior and used fear to control partners. Testimony during the trial included accounts from multiple former girlfriends, including one identified as “Jane” who alleged she was pressured to perform sexually with male sex workers while dating Combs from 2021 until his arrest. Another former girlfriend testified about being Combs’ “most frequent girlfriend” between 2007 and 2018.
Despite the defense conceding to domestic abuse, they maintained the prosecution’s charges were not proven. Combs’ attorneys now portray him as a “humbled man” focused on family and contributing to the benefit of others.
Separately, Combs has reportedly expressed a desire for a presidential pardon. His lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, stated he has had no direct conversations with the Trump management regarding a pardon, despite another attorney for Combs, Nicole Westmoreland, telling CNN that the defense team “had conversations in reference to a pardon.” Agnifilo told CBS News, “He says, ’Go tell him (Mr. Trump) that I need a pardon,’ ‘Go tell him I deserve a pardon.'”
