Federal officials conducted raids on two homes owned by rapper and music mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs on Monday. The searches, led by Homeland Security agents, took place in Combs’s $40 million Los Angeles residence in Holmby Hills and another home on Star Island in Miami. The raids were part of a criminal investigation being conducted by federal prosecutors in the Southern District of New York.
According to TMZ, sources claim that the raids were linked to allegations of sex trafficking against Combs. Homeland Security investigations expert, Hal Kempfer, believes that the investigation may involve drugging of young women. A Department of Homeland Security representative released a statement regarding the raids, stating they were in assistance from the HSI Los Angeles and HSI Miami, as well as local law enforcement partners.
Combs has recently faced multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault. R&B singer and former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura, known as Cassie, accused Combs of abuse during their 13-year relationship. The lawsuit was eventually settled. However, in November, two women came forward with similar allegations against Combs from incidents in the 1990s. Another male music producer also sued Combs in February, citing unsolicited groping and sexual touching.
The year of truth has come for Diddy. The installed are getting exposed.
— Jason Whitlock (@WhitlockJason) March 25, 2024
Doug Wigdor, the lawyer representing Ventura and one of the other accusers, stated, “We will always support law enforcement when it seeks to prosecute those that have violated the law. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his depraved conduct.” Combs’s attorney, Shawn Holley, responded to the allegations, stating, “We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that [the accusers’] claims are complete lies. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”
BREAKING
Federal agents have raided the home of Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles.
TMZ is reporting they’ve also raided his home in Miami. pic.twitter.com/w6hwKiRLwe
— Yashar Ali ???? (@yashar) March 25, 2024
Combs released a statement in November addressing the numerous lawsuits, stating, “Enough is enough. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation, and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family, and for the truth.”
Diddy was raided by Homeland Security in connection with a sex trafficking investigation, TMZ reports. pic.twitter.com/69CTe8ATF1
— Pop Base (@PopBase) March 25, 2024
Combs has consistently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct and plans to defend himself and his reputation in court. This ongoing investigation and the resulting lawsuits have brought a negative spotlight to the rapper and music industry icon, but he remains steadfast in his denial and determination to clear his name. Only time will tell the outcome of the raids and the ongoing legal battle facing Combs.
let’s throw a few hundred charges like this at the dems, see how they like being in trump’s shoes.
How about other celebs too in Pedowood