Diddy’s kids share first statement surrounding rapper’s arrest and charges: “We hold onto the truth”
nme.comSean ‘Diddy’ Combs have shared their first public statement following their father’s arrest and charges – see what they had to say below.The disgraced rapper was arrested in New York last month and subsequently charged with sex trafficking, racketeering and transporting for prostitution.
He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.Diddy was later denied bail after offering a $50million (£38.4m) bond, and was reportedly placed on suicide watch as he awaits trial.
The artist has since appealed against the bail denial. His trial date is scheduled for May 5 next year.While Diddy has pleaded not guilty to all charges, his lawyers have also dismissed all accusations against the rapper as “clear attempts to garner publicity”.
Adding: “Mr Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone – adult or minor, man or woman.”Now, six of Combs’ children – Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance and twins D’Lila and Jessie Combs – have shared a joint statement to social media on Tuesday (October 22), pledging their support to their father, and shared a photo of them with Diddy.They wrote: “The past month has devastated our family.
Read more on nme.com