MIAMI, FLORIDA – Rapper, producer, and entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs has responded strongly to recent raids on his properties in Miami and Los Angeles. In a statement issued by his attorney Aaron Dyer, Combs referred to the searches conducted by the Department of Homeland Security as an “unprecedented ambush” and labeled them a “witch hunt.”
Dyer condemned the excessive use of force and hostility displayed by the authorities during the search, emphasizing that Combs was not detained and fully cooperated with the investigators. He also made it clear that neither Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested or faced any travel restrictions. Dyer highlighted the premature rush to judgment against Combs, pointing out that the allegations against him are meritless and have not led to any findings of criminal or civil liability.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) confirmed their involvement in the search and seizure operation through a statement. The agency stated that the actions were carried out as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and local law enforcement partners.
Combs is currently facing multiple lawsuits related to allegations of sexual assault. The first lawsuit was filed by R&B singer Cassie, who had been in a long-term relationship with Combs. The suit accused Combs of being physically abusive toward her throughout their relationship. However, the lawsuit was settled the following day on amicable terms between the two parties.
Another lawsuit, filed in December, alleged that Combs and two associates gang-raped a 17-year-old girl in 2003. The plaintiff, known as Jane Doe, claimed that Combs provided her with drugs and alcohol before sexually assaulting her. The lawsuit also implicated Combs in a “sex trafficking scheme,” claiming that the victim was flown from her home in Michigan to New York via private jet.
These allegations have already had significant consequences for Combs, as he resigned as chairman of Revolt and saw his Hulu reality show canceled. However, Combs maintains his innocence and vows to continue fighting to clear his name.
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