Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Los Angeles and Miami homes have been raided by federal agents as allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault are investigated.
In addition to those claims, Diddy is also being investigated for the solicitation and distribution of illegal firearms and narcotics, NBC News reports.
Diddy has faced five accusations and lawsuits regarding sexual assault since November. In mid-November, his ex-partner, Cassie Ventura, filed a lawsuit that accused the rapper of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse, with the additional allegation that Diddy exploded Ventura’s ex-boyfriend, Kid Cudi’s car. Ventura and Diddy reached an undisclosed settlement a day later, and the lawsuit was dismissed.
Days later, two other lawsuits were filed against Diddy, with two new accusers alleging revenge porn and sexual assault. In December, an unnamed woman alleged that Diddy raped her in 2003 when she was 17. Diddy denied the allegations.
Last month, music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones brought a lawsuit against Diddy, accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting him, claiming that Diddy forced him to have sex with sex workers. Diddy’s attorney described the allegations as “complete lies”.
In December, Diddy posted a statement on social media stating that he “did not do any of the awful things being alleged.”
On Monday (25 March), Diddy’s home was raided by Homeland Security Investigations agents and additional law enforcement officers investigating the sex trafficking allegations, CBS News confirmed in a new report.
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York commented in a statement, “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 local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.”
Diddy was revealed to be the wealthiest hip-hop mogul of 2015, above Bryan "Birdman" Williams, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, Shawn "Jay Z" Carter, and Andre "Dr Dre" Young. Worth an eye-watering US$735 million, the rapper is an actor, entrepreneur, and musician.
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