Mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs defends son in statement, says he is no "monster"
SUMMARY
Sean "Diddy" Combs' mother, Janice Smalls Combs, released a statement defending her son amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations and federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs, 54, has been detained since pleading not guilty on September 17. In her statement, Janice called the accusations a "public lynching" and acknowledged her son's past mistakes, including a 2016 incident where Combs attacked his ex-girlfriend, Cassie. She explained why his legal team opted to settle Cassie’s lawsuit, saying it was to avoid further complications, not an admission of guilt. Prosecutors accuse Combs of leading a criminal organization since 2008, involving events called "Freak Offs," where women were allegedly drugged and trafficked. U.S. Attorney Damian Williams described the events as multi-day affairs involving narcotics. Additionally, attorney Tony Buzbee announced he is representing 120 accusers, including 25 minors, with lawsuits expected to be filed soon.
