The grown children of embattled music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have broken their silence on their father's continued incarceration as he awaits his May trial on sex trafficking and extortion charges. In their first deposition since Combs, 54, was arrested and taken into custody on charges that could have brought him a possible life sentence, Quincy Brown, 33, Justin Combs, 30, King Combs, 26, Chance Combs, 18, and twins Jessie and D. “Lila Combs, 17, said they are standing by their father against what she said were false accusations.
“The past month has destroyed our family. Many have judged him and us based on accusations, conspiracy theories and false narratives that have grown into social media nonsense,” read the post, which included a photo of Combs' children posing with the rapper/producer's mother, Janice Combs , and his youngest child, daughter Love Combs, 2, with her mother, Dana Tran.
“We are united, supporting you every step of the way,” the message continued. “We stand by the truth, knowing that it will prevail and nothing will break the strength of our family. WE MISS YOU AND LOVE YOU DAD.”
The statement from Combs' family came a week after the disgraced Bad Boy Records boss wished daughter Love a happy birthday in his first post behind bars. Combs has been denied bail twice and is expected to remain locked up until his trial begins on May 5. Earlier this month, mother Janice Combs issued a statement in support of her son, saying he is not guilty of the charges against him. “My son is not the monster he has been painted as and he deserves a chance to tell his side,” she wrote of the musician who has been accused by multiple men and women of sexual assaults and rapes that allegedly happened after the victims. she said they were drugged or coerced.
“It's really painful to see people turn on my son so quickly and easily for lies and misconceptions, without ever hearing his side or giving him a chance to present his side,” added Janice Combs.
Diddy was hit with six more civil abuse lawsuits over the weekend, including an allegation that he sexually assaulted a 13-year-old girl at a house party after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, in an alleged incident that took place in front of two unnamed celebrities who were also in attendance. in the alleged attack. The latest legal action came from lawyers Andrew Van Arsdale and Tony Buzbee, who warned earlier this month that they are representing at least 120 alleged victims.
In an earlier statement about Buzbee's previous lawsuits, Combs' legal team said he has “never sexually assaulted anyone” and has “complete confidence in the facts, their legal defenses and the integrity of the judicial process.” Combs was indicted by federal prosecutors last month on charges that for years he ran an extensive criminal enterprise aimed at satisfying his need for “sexual gratification.”
While Combs' children and his mother attended his hearing in New York Federal Court, the once high-profile music entrepreneur whose infamous white parties featured A-list guest lists has so far garnered little to no public support from celebrities. his friends since Arrested on September 16 on three counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for the purpose of prostitution. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has vehemently denied any wrongdoing.
See the Combs family statement below.
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