Representatives for Justin Bieber said on Thursday that he is not a victim of the crimes alleged in Sean “Diddy” Combs sex trafficking trial, breaking his silence to address online speculation that has swirled for months over the teenage heartthrob and the disgraced music mogul.

Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve,” his reps said.

Justin Bieber’s representatives have released a statement saying that the singer was never a victim of accused sex abuser Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs—who is currently on trial in New York City—was arrested last September on charges of sex trafficking,