Nationwide — Justin Bieber has formally damaged his silence amid the continuing federal intercourse trafficking trial involving Sean “Diddy” Combs. The 31-year-old pop star, identified for hits like “Peaches” and “Love Your self,” had remained publicly quiet concerning the controversy till now. Via a spokesperson, Bieber clarified that he’s not considered one of Combs’ victims however acknowledged the seriousness of the allegations.
The assertion, launched to Folks, straight addresses hypothesis that has surrounded Bieber’s previous relationship with the music mogul. “Though Justin just isn’t amongst Sean Combs’ victims, there are people who have been genuinely harmed by him,” the rep acknowledged. “Shifting focus away from this actuality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve.”
Combs, founding father of Unhealthy Boy Data, is at present dealing with prices of intercourse trafficking, racketeering, and facilitating prostitution. The trial started on Monday, Might 12, following a September indictment. The music producer has pleaded not responsible. The case has reignited conversations about movie star energy and abuse, with a number of girls stepping ahead with accusations in opposition to Combs.
In September, simply after Combs’ arrest, a supply near Bieber informed People who the singer was targeted on his household. On the time, he and spouse Hailey Baldwin Bieber had simply welcomed their son, Jack Blues. “He’s conscious of Diddy’s arrest and all of the allegations,” the supply famous. “It’s not something that he needs to give attention to, although.”
Nonetheless, Bieber’s identify resurfaced earlier within the controversy when a 2009 YouTube clip started circulating. The video confirmed a then-15-year-old Bieber spending a weekend with Combs, who at one level mentioned getting “some ladies” and boasted about giving the teenager his Lamborghini and mansion. Within the clip, Combs tells viewers, “The place we’re hanging out and what we’re doing we are able to’t actually disclose,” including that they have been “going to go full. Buck full loopy.”
The resurfacing of the video has fueled public concern and scrutiny over Bieber’s early relationship with the older music govt. Whereas the singer’s new assertion distances himself from Combs’ alleged crimes, it additionally affirms the necessity to middle the voices of the particular victims. As Combs’ trial unfolds, figures from his previous proceed to be drawn into the highlight—voluntarily or not.
