Sean “Diddy” Combs has opened up about his post-release agenda as he awaits sentencing on federal charges. According to his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo, the Mt. Vernon native has specified plans for when he is free from behind bars. Speaking with CBS News‘ Jericka Duncan, Agnifilo explained the mindset of his client.
“He wants people to know that he has reflected on the blessings that he’s been given, on the imperfections that he sees in himself,” shared Agnifilo. Combs was convicted of transporting women across state lines for the purpose of prostitution and acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
“I think he wants to get out of jail, reestablish a loving, present relationship with all of his seven children. He wants to take care of his mother. Does he want to get back in the music? Does he want to get back in the business? I think he’s someone who’s always going to strive to do something, you know, exceptional and probably demanding and challenging, but I think the most demanding and challenging thing in front of him right now is to get back with his kids and get back with his mother, and the people who love him and miss him.”
Attorney Marc Agnifilo arrives during Sean “Diddy” Combs’ trial at Manhattan Federal Court on May 15, 2025 in New York City. R&B singer Cassie Ventura, Combs’ former girlfriend, is testifying possibly through tomorrow, as the prosecution’s witness.
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When Duncan asked if the Bad Boy Records founder made plans for an entertainment comeback, Agnifilo replied, “Honestly, he has not,” before adding that, while plans are not in place, Puff would love to hit the stage at MSG.
“He said to me he’s going to be back at Madison Square Garden,” exclaimed Agnifilo of Combs’ future goals. “I guess being on stage.”
Elsewhere in the interview, Agnifilo discussed a rumored pardon said to be pending from President Donald Trump. Earlier this week, attorney Nicole Westmoreland, another member of Combs’ legal team, claimed that POTUS had been contacted regarding Combs’ conviction.
“It’s my understanding that we’ve reached out and had conversations in reference to a pardon,” Westmoreland revealed.
Trump himself has reportedly confessed, “I didn’t know him well. But when I ran for office, he was very hostile,” and added that the dynamic would make the pardon “more difficult to do.” It had been previously reported that Trump had seriously considered making the would-be controversial move.
Marc Agnifilo, and Nicole Westmoreland attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs, react at Manhattan Federal Court after Comb’s bail hearing following his sex trafficking and racketeering trial on July 02, 2025 in New York City.
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“I have nothing to do with a possible pardon,” Agnifilo shared with CBS News.
“I have had conversations with nobody,” Agnifilo continued. “I have not spoken to the president. I have not spoken to anybody who speaks to the president about Sean Combs. I have not.”
According to Agnifilo, his discussions with Combs regarding a pardon relate to the news, with the 55-year-old exclaiming, “Go tell him I deserve a pardon.”
The Grammy winner is scheduled to be sentenced on Oct. 3, 2025. Combs remains in custody after his legal team’s failed attempts to have him released on bail.
“As for risk of flight or danger, Combs fails to meet his burden by clear and convincing evidence,” detailed Judge Arun Subramanian in his ruling. “Increasing the amount of the bond or devising additional conditions doesn’t change the calculus given the circumstances and heavy burden of proof that Combs bears.”
Combs is faced with a maximum sentence of 20 years, 10 years for each count.
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