Justin Bieber has returned to Instagram after a month-long hiatus, following the arrest of his former mentor, Sean “Diddy” Combs, on sex trafficking charges.
Bieber’s First Post Since Diddy’s Arrest
The Canadian pop star, 30, shared a series of photos, including self-portraits and bird-themed images, marking his first post since September 3. This gap in activity occurred just two weeks before Diddy’s arrest by federal authorities.
Diddy’s Legal Troubles Deepen
Diddy, the founder of Bad Boy Records, faces mounting legal challenges. In the latest development:
Six new lawsuits were filed anonymously in a Manhattan federal court, with two female and four male plaintiffs accusing him of rape, sexual assault, and molestation. One claim involves the abuse of a 16-year-old boy, the first case alleging Combs assaulted a minor.
Diddy remains in custody in a Brooklyn federal jail, denied bail twice, as judges have ruled him a threat to the community. His criminal trial is scheduled for May 2024.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denied any involvement in the abuse allegations. The lawsuits describe a pattern of coercion, blackmail, and violence, including kidnapping, arson, and physical beatings, which Combs allegedly used to silence victims.
Appeal for Bail Denied
On Friday, an appeals judge denied Diddy’s request for immediate release, and his bail application is now being considered by a three-judge panel from the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
This marks the latest in a series of legal battles against the embattled music mogul, whose former protégés, like Justin Bieber, have maintained silence amid the controversy. While Bieber has not publicly addressed his connection to Diddy, his recent social media activity suggests a tentative step back into the public eye amid the unfolding scandal.
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