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President Donald Trump considering commuting Sean Diddy Combs sentence, as per TMZ
WASHINGTON, D.C. — TMZ reports that U.S. President Donald Trump is considering commuting the prison sentence of music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs as early as this week, according to a high-ranking White House official familiar with the discussions.
According to the outlet, the President is said to be “vacillating” on whether to grant the commutation.
Several members of the White House staff have reportedly advised against the move; however, the source emphasized that “Trump will do what he wants,” suggesting that the decision ultimately rests solely with the President.
If approved, the commutation could result in Combs’ release within days. The hip-hop entrepreneur and producer is currently serving a 50-month federal prison sentence for violations of the Mann Act, which prohibits the transportation of individuals across state lines for illicit purposes.
Combs has served approximately 13 months, and with credit for good behavior, he would otherwise be eligible for release in about two years. A presidential commutation, however, would immediately end his sentence.
The discussions reportedly gained traction shortly after Diddy’s sentencing earlier this month, when his legal team reached out to a senior White House official known to have direct access to President Trump to explore the possibility of a commutation or pardon.
Just days later, the President publicly acknowledged he was aware of the request, signaling that it was under review.
The report also notes that Trump recently commuted the sentence of former Congressman George Santos last Friday, an act that some insiders believe has opened the door for further high-profile clemencies.
Although Diddy and Trump have had a strained relationship since Combs publicly supported Joe Biden during the 2020 presidential campaign, sources told TMZ that Trump has not ruled out showing leniency, and that the issue is now “squarely on the table.”
As of this writing, no official announcement has been made by the White House or the Department of Justice regarding a commutation for Sean “Diddy” Combs.
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Two Experienced Skydivers Levi Pimentel and Georgia Jean Killed in Midair Collision Near Lake Elsinore
LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. — Two experienced skydivers have died following a tragic midair collision near Lake Elsinore in Southern California after their parachutes became tangled during their final approach to the landing area.
The victims were identified as Levi Pimentel, 29, of Illinois, and Georgia Jean, 56, of South Dakota. Both women died Friday after the accident near Skydive Elsinore, according to information released by the skydiving company.
Officials with Skydive Elsinore said the collision occurred approximately 160 feet above the ground as the two women were approaching the landing area. Following the impact, their parachutes became entangled, preventing them from completing a safe landing.
Emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 11:47 a.m. and found both women near the airfield suffering from critical injuries. They were transported to Inland Valley Medical Center, where both later died.
Skydive Elsinore described Pimentel and Jean as experienced, licensed skydivers who were familiar with the sport.
According to the company, the freefall portion of the jump appeared to proceed normally. Both women reportedly deployed their parachutes at the expected altitude, and officials said there were no indications of equipment failures.
The company also addressed weather conditions at the time of the accident. Winds were reportedly strong, with gusts reaching approximately 20 mph. However, investigators have not determined whether the wind conditions contributed to the collision.
Skydive Elsinore said it was devastated by the deaths of the two women and extended its condolences to their families, friends, and loved ones.
The fatal accident occurred near Lake Elsinore, a city in Riverside County located approximately 70 miles east of downtown Los Angeles.
The circumstances surrounding the collision remain under investigation, and officials have not established whether weather or other factors played a role in the incident.