Los Angeles, May 17 -- A spokesperson for singer Justin Bieber has addressed growing speculation that he was one of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' victims amid the ongoing sex trafficking case involving the music mogul, reported The Hollywood Reporter.

According to the publication, the singer's spokesperson shared a statement with People, saying, "Although Justin is not among Sean Combs' victims, there are individuals who were genuinely harmed by him."

"Shifting focus away from this reality detracts from the justice these victims rightfully deserve," the statement continued.

This is the first time Bieber has spoken publicly about Combs' legal troubles.

The two were known to have been friends in the past. According to The Hollywood Reporter, in a...