Federal authorities searched homes in Los Angeles and Miami. American rapper and record producer Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, and its luxury properties on Monday. Combs, 54, is believed to be connected to the ongoing sex trafficking investigation. TMZ confirmed that several armed federal agents raided the rapper’s Los Angeles home and helicopters were seen flying overhead. Combs has been plagued by a growing number of lawsuits in recent months as former girlfriends.
Federal investigation targets Sean “Diddy” Combs
“Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) new York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation,” a representative for Homeland Security Investigations told People on Monday. “With the help of HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available,” they added. Although he has not yet been charged with a crime, the American producer has been on trial for months now, facing multiple allegations of rape, sexual assault, human trafficking, etc. .
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Sean Diddy’s California mansion raided
According to a video posted by TMZ, several federal agents could be seen hovering over Diddy’s apartment. California manor. The high-rise property, located in the affluent Holmby Hills neighborhood, was purchased by Combs in 2014 for $40 million. According to another video posted by Fox 11, Diddy’s two sons, Justin Combs (30) and Christian ‘King’ Combs (25), were handcuffed by police and seen sitting outside while investigators pursued the grills with the staff. According to the media, several people present at the scene were questioned for several hours.
Douglas Wigdor, the attorney representing Cassie and Jane Doe, who have both previously filed lawsuits against Diddy, spoke with People and said, “We will always support law enforcement when they seek to prosecute those who violated the law. Hopefully this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs accountable for his depraved conduct.
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Sean Diddy Combs controversy
So far, five people have accused Diddy of sexual assault, with allegations that seem eerily similar. The latest accuser, ex-producer Rodney Lil Rod Jones, filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Diddy in New York, claiming he sexually harassed, drugged and threatened him. Other women who have accused Diddy include Jane Doe, Joi Dickerson-Neal and Diddy’s former longtime partner, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura.
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