Diddy faces criticism from Corey Feldman over sex trafficking allegations, with the actor pledging to combat sexual abuse in Hollywood.
This month, 20 years after filming, 'The Birthday' starring 'Goonies' will be released.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing trial for multiple sex trafficking charges, and Corey Feldman has expressed his disgust over the allegations.
In an exclusive interview with Planet Chronicle Digital, the 53-year-old actor, who has been vocal about the alleged sexual abuse he endured as a child star from various men in Hollywood, expressed his sympathy for the alleged victims and shared his hope "justice will play out."
Feldman, promoting his film "The Birthday," expressed his remorse over the disgusting, dogging, and sickening experiences that have happened to those involved, saying it's disheartening that such events have persisted for so long.
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"He continued, "I'm glad that there is the peak of the iceberg, the tip of trying to get some justice. However, we haven't had a court process yet, and we're still waiting for that to happen. But I, along with many others, want to see justice play out in the right way. I hope nothing happens to him while he's incarcerated, and we get some real answers.""
An indictment unsealed on September 17 accused Combs of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking through force, fraud, or coercion, and transporting individuals for prostitution. If convicted, he could face a minimum of 15 years in prison and a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
According to an unsealed indictment obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital, it is alleged that Combs ran a criminal enterprise through his businesses, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises and Combs Global, among others. He used "firearms, threats of violence, coercion, and verbal, emotional, physical, and sexual abuse" to fulfill his sexual desires.
An anonymous accuser alleged that Combs raped her when she was 13 years old at an MTV Video Music Awards' after-party in 2000, with two unidentified celebrities present.
Combs' legal team previously stated that Combs did not engage in any form of sexual abuse, including with minors.
"Erica Wolff, Mr. Combs' attorney, stated that he cannot address every baseless allegation in the media frenzy surrounding him. However, Mr. Combs categorically denies any claim that he sexually abused minors, which he considers false and defamatory. He is determined to prove his innocence and clear his name in court, where the truth will be determined based on evidence, not speculation."
Judge Arun Subramanian scheduled Combs' trial for May 5.
Feldman, despite not having any personal ties to Combs, can relate to Diddy's accusers because he claims he has faced similar situations in the past.
In a 2011 interview with ABC, Feldman first disclosed about sexual abuse in Hollywood.
"According to Feldman, the biggest problem in Hollywood has always been and will always be pedophilia, which is a significant issue for children in the industry. He considers it a well-kept secret."
Feldman stated in his interview that he was surrounded by pedophiles at the age of 14, and the sexual abuse he suffered from a Hollywood mogul led to the death of his friend Corey Haim at the age of 38 in 2010.
At that time, Feldman told Nightline that although that person needed to be exposed, unfortunately, he couldn't be the one to do it.
Feldman released his memoir "Coreyography" two years later and shared more about his childhood sexual abuse experience.
Feldman wrote in Entertainment Weekly that Haim quickly confided in him about personal matters after their first meeting, within hours of which they discussed "Lucas," the film Haim made in 1985, and the role Feldman had desired for himself.
"An adult male convinced him that it was normal for older men and younger boys in the business to have sexual relations and that it was what all the "guys do" during filming."
In 2020, Feldman released a documentary titled "(My) Truth: The Rape of Two Coreys" where he claimed that Charlie Sheen had abused Haim when Haim was 13 years old.
At the time, Planet Chronicle Digital received a statement from Sheen's publicist refuting the allegations.
"The allegations are baseless and unfounded. It is important to verify the source before accepting them. Please read Judy Haim's statement for clarification."
Feldman, who has remained sober for over three decades, confessed that although he had never received an invitation to the Bad Boy founder's "cocaine-fueled" white parties, he was aware of them and occasionally received invitations from "friends of friends."
Feldman stated, "I didn't participate in those social circles. It's important to recognize that different groups of individuals exist. However, by the time he started hosting those kinds of parties, I was already abstaining. As a result, I won't attend cocaine-fueled gatherings while sober."
"He clarified that he was invited to the event not by Diddy or his associates, but through friends of friends. Although he was invited a few times, he was never interested in attending. He couldn't explain why he felt this way, but he knew it wouldn't be his kind of gathering."
Feldman is excited to promote his horror film, "The Birthday," which was filmed nearly two decades ago.
After 20 years, Corey Feldman's film 'The Birthday' is finally being released.
Feldman explained that he couldn't provide a specific reason for why the Eugenio Mira-directed film wasn't released 20 years ago, but he found it suspicious that such a brilliant film with a beautiful scope, depth, and numerous subplots and subtexts, would not be released despite its merits.
"It's a thrilling journey," Feldman remarked. "It's a wild ride. It's always exciting. You know, it may have its slow and dreary moments, but even then, there's a dark humor that keeps you entertained."
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit rainn.org.
Planet Chronicle Digital's Lauryn Overhultz and Tracy Wright contributed to this report.
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