Sean “Diddy” Combs has formally petitioned President Donald Trump for clemency through a written letter, The New York Times reports. In a recent two-hour interview, Trump confirmed he received the correspondence. However, he indicated he does not intend to grant the pardon.

While rumors of such a request had circulated, Thursday’s acknowledgment marks the first official confirmation. Diddy, 56, is currently serving a 50-month sentence related to prostitution charges. The appeal has sparked public curiosity, especially given Trump’s history of high-profile pardons. These include those granted to individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol events. Former Honduran president Orlando Hernandez, sentenced to 45 years for drug trafficking, was also pardoned.

Trump confirmed the request, stating, “He asked me for a pardon,” and noted that the letter exists. However, he chose not to release it. Despite Diddy’s formal appeal, the president remains firm in his decision.

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