Diddy's Los Angeles and Miami homes raided by federal agents

Sean “Diddy” Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by federal agents Monday, authorities said.

A spokesperson for Homeland Security Investigations said in a statement that the raid was carried out as part of an “ongoing investigation.”

Police sources said that during the execution of the search warrant in Los Angeles, Combs' sons were detained outside the home, as is customary in such circumstances, and released without charges.

“Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our partners local law enforcement officials,” the spokesperson said. “We will provide further information as it becomes available.”

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Law enforcement sources familiar with the matter said searches were underway at the hip-hop producer's properties as part of a federal investigation by the Southern District of New York into allegations of human trafficking. No criminal charges have been filed in connection with the investigation.

“GMA” has reached out to Combs' attorney for comment.

In December, a complaint was filed against Combs by a Canadian woman identified only as Jane Doe, who claims she was a victim of sex trafficking and gang rape in 2003 when she was 17 and in the 11th grade year.

The lawsuit names Combs, former Bad Boy Entertainment president Harve Pierre, and a third unnamed defendant, and claims that Pierre and the third unnamed defendant approached the teen at a salon in Detroit, Michigan, where Pierre approached her. reportedly said he was Combs' “best friend.” and I started calling him.

The lawsuit, which includes photos, claims Pierre and the unnamed defendant convinced the teen to take a private jet to Combs' studio in New York, where she alleges she was subjected to drugs and abuse. alcohol and that she was gang raped by the three accused.

Combs took to social media on December 6, 2023 to denounce the allegations against him, writing in a post: “Enough is enough.”

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“Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday,” he said. “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the horrible things alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

Pierre's attorneys also responded to the complaint in a filing and denied the allegations, specifically denying that he used his position of power to groom the plaintiff and denying that he witnessed or participated in any sexual assault of the plaintiff.

A previous complaint against Combs was filed on November 16, 2023, when Combs' former girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, filed a complaint against Combs, accusing him of sex trafficking and sexual assault.

According to court documents, Ventura claimed she was trafficked, raped and beaten by Combs during their relationship, which began when she was 19 and he was 37.

After signing her to his label, Bad Boy Records, Ventura alleged in the lawsuit that Combs “attracted [her] in an ostentatious, fast-paced, drug-fueled lifestyle, and in a romantic relationship with him – her boss, one of the most powerful men in the entertainment industry, and a vicious, cruel and controlling man for nearly of two decades. senior.”

Combs' attorney, Ben Brafman, issued a statement on his behalf at the time and said Combs “vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations.”

Ventura's lawsuit was settled a day later. In a statement, she said: “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms over which I have some level of control.”

Brafman also told CNN in a statement at the time: “Mr. Combs' decision to settle the lawsuit in no way undermines his categorical denial of the claims.” He is pleased that they have reached a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.”

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