Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriendVirginia "Gina" Huynhis now praising the embattled music mogul. Huynh, who reportedly dropped out at the last minute from testifying against him in his May federal sex-crimes trial,took to Threads this weekto share a series of messages seemingly written in support of Combs. The music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges − including racketeering and sex trafficking − but wasconvicted on July 2ontwo counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. "FreeDiddy 🖤"one post readAug. 4, followed byanother Aug. 5 that said, "I've never been the type of person to follow crowds & trends. I'm not a follower."Huynh continued writing: "You sheeps act like I can't forgive a man I once loved… I'm not gonna kick him while he's down cause yall want me to." "ima always have his back," she concluded the post. Combs is currently in jail awaiting sentencing atthe Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York. Huynh is a model and influencer who reportedly dated Combs from 2014 to 2019, and has spoken publicly about the physical, emotional and mental abuse she endured from Combs publiclyas early as 2019, beforeCasandra "Cassie" Ventura Fine's 2023 lawsuit. Huynh has said the Bad Boy Records founder coerced her into terminating two pregnancies, but that she stayed because she loved him. Trump addresses Sean 'Diddy' Combspardon possibility, says mogul was 'half-innocent' Huynh's comments on Threads arrive after she advocated for his release from jail just days ago. In a letter submitted Sunday, Aug. 3, to Combs' trial judge Arun Subramanian, Huynh requested the hitmaker's release on bail and wrote that Combs embodies an "energy of love, patience and gentleness" despite his "mistakes." Prosecutors said Combs – who has been jailed since last September – was "violent toward" Huynh and was in a relationship with him at the same time asCasandra "Cassie" Ventura Fine. In her letter to the judge, Huynh said that "... mistakes were made but he was willing to acknowledge his mistakes and make better decisions in the future." Trump addresses pardondecision for Sean 'Diddy' Combs, says mogul was 'half-innocent' Huynh was initially identified anonymously in Combs' indictment as "Victim-3." She was occasionally referred to by name during his trial, including references to violent incidents between the two as well as mentions of Combs' overlapping relationships withVentura Fineand an unidentified ex-girlfriend who testified as "Jane." Subramanian again denied Combs' bail in an order Monday, Aug 4, after the rapper and his legal teamrequested that he be released on a $50 million bond. Subramanian said in the order that Combs has failed to "meet his burden by clear and convincing evidence" of demonstrating that he won't be a danger to the public, or flee, if released. Contributing: Edward Segarra This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Diddy's ex-girlfriend Gina Huynh calls for his release
