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Aubrey O’Day


has some thoughts on


Sean “Diddy” Combs


‘ kids attending his sex trafficking trial.

The 41-year-old, a former member of his past girl group

Danity Kane

, spoke out after his children—which include

Quincy

, 33,

Justin

, 31,

Christian

, 27,

Chance

, 18 and twins

D’Lila

and

Jessie

, also 18—supported him in the courtroom during the first days of testimony, during which witnesses such as his

ex

Cassie Ventura

shared details

about his alleged sexual abuse.

“The fact that the kids are being are marching up to that court,” O’Day said on the May 16 episode of former
GMA3
cohosts

Amy Robach

and

T.J. Holmes

‘ podcast

Amy & T.J.

during a trip to New York, where the trial is taking place. “I don’t know any father that would want their children to sit through [that kind of] testimony.”

The reality star said she thought Combs—who has denied any wrongdoing in the case—was “being selfish” by having the kids in court. “In my opinion,” she continued, “it feels like ‘Daddy needs you in court because Daddy needs all the optics to look in his favor.'”


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Not all of Combs’ kids stayed for all the proceedings.

Chance and the twins left

the courtroom twice May 12, while

male escort

Daniel Phillip


shared graphic details about an alleged paid sexual encounter between himself and Ventura, which he said Combs watched while masturbating, multiple outlets reported.

During the trial, prosecutors also played a

2016 surveillance video

that depicts Combs assaulting Ventura in the hallway of a Los Angeles hotel. According to

People

, Combs’ daughters and mother,

Janice Combs

, stayed in the courtroom but kept looking straight ahead, whereas Combs’ sons viewed the recording.

As testimony continues into next week, O’Day won’t be among those scheduled to speak.

She shut down rumors

Regarding potentially testifying against Combs herself when visiting the city, she mentioned in her podcast interview that she had “a meeting with Homeland Security.”

Combs, who has remained incarcerated since his September arrest, has entered a plea of not guilty to charges including five felony counts of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transporting individuals for purposes of prostitution. If found guilty on all counts, he could face at least 15 years behind bars with the possibility of life imprisonment.

He has enjoyed his children’s public backing from well before the start of his trial.

“As stated in a shared announcement, numerous individuals have condemned both him and us due to allegations, conspiracy theories, and fabricated stories that have escalated into sheer nonsense across social media platforms,” reads a statement shared by Quincy.

Instagram

In October. “We stand together, backing you throughout this journey. We cling to the truth, confident it will triumph, and not even time can weaken our bond as a family. WE MISS YOU & LOVE YOU DADDY.”

Read on for more about Combs’ trial.


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