The dozens of plaintiffs who have filed civil suits against Sean “Diddy” Combs, many of which accuse him of sexual assault and sex trafficking, may be helped by his criminal convictions, even though he was acquitted on more serious crimes by a Manhattan jury Wednesday.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has formally sought a pardon from President Donald Trump, confirmed by his attorney Nicole Westmoreland. This follows Combs’ recent conviction on federal charges involving transportation for prostitution.