Sean 'Diddy' Combs is currently on trial for charges related to sex-trafficking, racketeering conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. The rapper and producer appeared in a New York court this week, eight months after his arrest, where he faces criminal charges and several civil lawsuits. Diddy has pleaded not guilty and denied the charges against him, claiming that his sexual relationships were consensual. His ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has been a key witness in the case, and over the course of her testimony has alleged that she was sexually, mentally and physically abused by Diddy during their relationship.
In recent months, Justin Bieber's relationship with Diddy has been widely discussed online with many speculating that the singer - who has known Diddy since he was a teenager - may have also been a 'victim'. Until now, Justin has declined to comment on the case or his involvement with Diddy during the early years of his career. However, on Thursday, one of Justin's representatives addressed the speculation in a statement to TMZ. They said: "Although Justin is not among Sean Combs’ victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him. Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve."
