Janice Combs, the mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs, broke her silence on Sunday and admitted she is “devastated and deeply saddened" by the allegations against her son, she said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital.
Diddy was arrested on September 16 and charged with racketeering conspiracy the next day. Sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. Transportation for engaging in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty hours after the indictment detailing the alleged sex crimes was unsealed. If convicted, he could face a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life in prison.
“It’s heartbreaking to see my son judged for a story made of lies instead of the truth,” Janice Combs wrote. “It is indescribably painful to witness something like a public lynching of my son before he has a chance to prove his innocence. Like every human being, my son will have his day in court. Of course, to finally take his side and prove his innocence.”
“My son is not the monster they portray him to be. He deserves a chance to tell his side. To see my son tell the truth and be vindicated. “I can only hope that I’m still alive,” she complained.
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Janice Combs broke her silence on Sunday about the allegations against her son, Sean “Diddy” Combs. (Getty Images)
“I’m not here to paint my son as perfect because he’s not perfect,” Janice Combs said. “He has made mistakes in the past, as we all do. My son denied ever being violent to his ex-girlfriend when hotel surveillance showed otherwise. They may not have been completely truthful about certain things, such as denials.”
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She added: “Sometimes truth and lies can be so intertwined that it can be scary to admit your part of the story, especially when the truth is outside the norm or too complicated to believe. That’s why I believe what my son says,” he added. My civil legal team chose to settle my ex-girlfriend’s case without fighting it to the end, which resulted in the federal government interpreting this decision as an admission of guilt and using it against my son, creating a ricochet effect. brought about. ”
“I’m not here to paint my son as if he’s perfect, because he’s not. He’s made mistakes in the past, like we all do. .”
— Janice Combs
Surveillance video taken at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016 allegedly showed the billionaire publicly assaulting his then-girlfriend, Kathy Ventura. The indictment states that in the video, Combs “kicks the woman, drags her, and throws a vase of flowers at her as she tries to leave.” “When hotel security intervened, Mr. Combs attempted to bribe the employee to keep him quiet.”
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“It’s important to recognize that no one, regardless of their position, is immune to fear and mistakes,” said Janice Combs. “Just because I am not being completely candid about an issue does not mean that my son is guilty of the damning allegations or the serious charges leveled against him. He was wrongly convicted and later exonerated. Many people who were arrested were not deprived of their freedom because they had committed a crime.”They were prosecuted because they did not fit society’s idea of a “good person.” History shows how individuals can be wrongfully convicted for past actions and mistakes. ”
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She continued, “Watching the world joke and laugh at my son’s life crumbling before my eyes is something I will never forget. It’s really hard to see someone turn against my son so quickly and easily, even though I haven’t heard anything about it.” Either stand by him or give him a chance to present his side. ”
Janice Combs urged supporters to be cautious with information as she awaits her son’s court date. (Getty Images)
Janice Combs believed people were seeking “financial gain” by lying about her son rather than pursuing justice. “These people saw how quickly my son’s civil legal team resolved his ex-girlfriend’s case and believe that if they falsely accuse my son, they will get paid right away,” she said. said. “False allegations of sexual violence prevent real victims of sexual violence from receiving the justice they deserve.”
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Janice Combs accused the federal government of using similar tactics “to prosecute her son,” calling the injustice “intolerable” to her family.
Diddy has seven children (three not pictured) with four different women. (Charlie Galley/Getty Images, Netflix)
“The worst part of this ordeal is watching my beloved son be stripped of his dignity, not because of his actions, but because of what people choose to believe about him,” she said. “Please don’t judge my son before you judge yourself,” he said, calling on his supporters to “don’t judge my son before you judge him.” I had a chance to hear his opinion. ”
“Think of those who are unjustly persecuted. Remember that not everyone who has made mistakes in life deserves to be valued for their entire being for one action or one small mistake. I want you to stay,” she wrote.
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Authorities alleged that Diddy operated a criminal enterprise through businesses including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global. He used “firearms, threats of violence, coercion, and verbal, mental, physical, and sexual abuse” to satisfy his sexual desires, according to an unsealed indictment obtained by Fox News Digital. .
Combs’ attorney, Mark Agnifilo, argued for bail for Didi, who was arrested on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. (Elizabeth Williams, via AP)
Sean Combs’ LA home was searched by Homeland Security authorities in March. (Getty Images)
Didi and his employees “blackmailed, intimidated, and lured female victims into Combs’ orbit, often under the guise of romantic relationships. Combs then used force, threats of force, and coercion to coerce the victims. Commercial sex workers, whom Combs specifically called “perverts,” allegedly forced them to engage in prolonged sex acts with men. ”
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Prior to a U.S. Attorney’s Office press conference in September, Combs’ attorney said he would fight for the rapper’s release.
Tracy Wright is an entertainment reporter for Fox News Digital. Send your story tips to Tracy.Wright@fox.com.
