American rapper, Sean Combs, popularly known as Diddy, denounced the recent Homeland Security raids on his properties linked to a Federal sex trafficking investigation as a ‘witch-hunt,’ while asserting his innocence in a statement issued by his attorney Aaron Dyer on Tuesday, March 26th, 2024.
Diddy’s attorney, criticized the use of excessive force during the search warrants executed at Combs’ residences, highlighting the mistreatment of Combs’ children and employees by authorities.
He clarified that while Combs cooperated with authorities, neither he nor any of his family members were arrested or had their travel restricted.
Dyer described the situation as an ‘unprecedented ambush’ orchestrated alongside a coordinated media presence, leading to premature judgment.
He characterized the allegations against Combs as meritless and emphasized that no criminal or civil liability has been found against his client.
Dyer reiterated Diddy’s innocence and determination to clear his name.
Officials of homeland security raided the rap mogul’s Los Angeles and Miami homes on Monday, four months after singer Cassie accused him of sexual assault and sex trafficking.
Additionally, Rodney Jones, known professionally as Lil Rod, filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual harassment and assault during a party on a yacht rented by Combs in the U.S. Virgin Islands in January 2023.
The original lawsuit accused Combs of sexually assaulting Jones and forcing him to engage in sex acts with commercial sex workers.
Story: Ihuoma Ukeje