Mientras Sean "Diddy" Combs espera su sentencia, su abogado Marc Agnifilo dice que no ha hablado con nadie en la Casa Blanca sobre un posible indulto.

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Sean "Diddy" Combs' lead defense attorney, Mark Agnifilo, has confirmed that there have been no discussions about a possible pardon for Combs following his conviction on two federal prostitution-related offenses. Combs was acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, but faces sentencing in the coming months.

Agnifilo stated that his current focus is preparing for Combs' sentencing, which could result in a prison term of two to three years, though the judge could impose a longer sentence. The attorney also addressed the nature of Combs' relationship with Cassie Ventura, a key witness, and denied allegations of rape, which Ventura's attorney strongly criticized. Combs is reportedly focused on his family and hopes to return to performing in the future.

El abogado de Sean "Diddy" Combs dice que no ha mantenido conversaciones sobre un indulto

¿Quieres decirme que realmente no tienes nada que ver con un posible indulto en este momento? Nada. No tengo nada que ver con un posible indulto. ¿Qué dice Sean Combs sobre la posibilidad de un indulto? Creo que él sabe que no soy político. Nunca lo hemos discutido aparte de le cuento lo que sale en las noticias al respecto. Pero, ya sabes... ¿Y cuál es su reacción? ¿Se ríe? ¿Dice, ¿vamos a investigarlo? ¿Qué dice? Ve a decirle que necesito un indulto. Ve a decirle que merezco un indulto. Eso es lo que dijo. El mes pasado, Sean Diddy Combs de 55 años fue condenado por dos cargos federales por delitos relacionados con la prostitución vinculados a dos ex novias, incluyendo a Cassie Ventura, testigo clave de la acusación. Pero Combs fue absuelto de los cargos principales de tráfico sexual y conspiración de crimen organizado, evitando la posibilidad de cadena perpetua. No se acaba hasta que lo saquemos. El abogado defensor Mark Agnifolo dice que ahora está centrado en el día de la sentencia de Combs en octubre. ¿Cómo lo estás preparando? Así que, quiero decir, le digo cuáles son las directrices, ya sabes, y las directrices son sobre dos o tres años. Y le digo, ya sabes, el juez podría ir por encima de las directrices. ¿Te arrepientes de cómo llevaste este caso? Es una buena pregunta. La verdad es que no. La verdad es que no. Usted llama a la relación entre Combs y Ventura una gran historia de amor moderna. Ventura dice que fue violada, maltratada físicamente y se hizo adicta a las drogas por culpa de Combs. Creo que eso es lo que lo hace, la violación que negamos vehementemente. Y sé, respeto que ella dijera eso. No creo que el jurado concluyera que eso ocurrió. En términos de, ya sabes, las drogas y otras cosas, creo que eso es lo que la convierte en una historia de amor moderna. Creo que ella le quería mucho, y sé que él la quería mucho a ella. El abogado de Cassie Ventura nos dijo que la descripción de Agnifilo de la relación es una, cito, completa desgracia y afrenta a los supervivientes de la violencia doméstica. Ahora, cubrimos mucho más en esta entrevista. Agnifilo dijo que habla con su cliente casi todos los días. Nos dijo que Combs se centra en su familia y quiere volver algún día a actuar en el Madison Square Garden. Esta entrevista duró cerca de una hora. También nos dijo que Combs quería testificar. Obviamente, no lo hizo. Que los videos sexuales, el creía, ayudaban a la defensa y dijo que esos costos de la corte civil van a sumar para él y dijo, cito, Combs tiene la tremenda desgracia de tener abogados a su alrededor todo el tiempo.

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