Donald Trump believes Sean "Diddy" Combs is "half-innocent" out of his sex-trafficking trial, but there will be no presidential pardon for the much-accused Grammy winner.

Sean Combs is asking to be released on bail as he awaits sentencing in October for his conviction on Mann Act prostitution charges.

Combs was acquitted earlier this month of the sex trafficking and racketeering charges against him but convicted on prostitution-related offenses.