Federal agents raid Sean 'Diddy' Combs' LA and Miami residences amid sex trafficking accusations

Federal agents raided Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs' residences in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami on March 25, following a lawsuit alleging sex trafficking. Homeland Security Investigations stated the raids were part of an ongoing probe, assisted by local law enforcement. They added that they will provide further information as it becomes available.

As per TMZ footage, federal agents flew over Diddy's California mansion. The Holmby Hills property, bought by Combs in 2014 for $40 million, attracted attention. Fox 11 footage showed Diddy's sons, Justin (30) and Christian (25), handcuffed by police, seated outside during the investigation. Staff members were grilled for hours, per reports.

‘Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation,’ a representative of Homeland Security Investigations told People on March 25.

‘With assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available,’ they added.

While Combs is yet to be charged with a crime, the American producer has been on trial for months now, facing multiple allegations of rape, sexual battery, human trafficking, and more.

Douglas Wigdor, attorney for Cassie and Jane Doe in legal actions against Diddy, expressed support for law enforcement's efforts to prosecute wrongdoing. He hopes this marks the start of holding Mr. Combs accountable for his alleged misconduct.

Five women have accused Diddy of sexual assault, echoing similar allegations. Rodney Lil Rod Jones, a former producer, filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against him in New York, alleging harassment, drugging, and threats. Other accusers include Jane Doe, Joi Dickerson-Neal, and Diddy's former partner Casandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura.

Mr. Combs continues to be a highly influential figure in hip-hop, renowned for his contributions over several decades. As the founder of Bad Boy Records and a three-time Grammy winner, he has collaborated with top-tier artists such as Usher and Mary J Blige.