Homeland Security Raids Diddy's LA and Miami Mansions in Sex Trafficking Probe
Federal agents have executed simultaneous raids on Diddy's homes in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a reported sex trafficking investigation. The Department of Homeland Security led the operation, with multiple armed federal agents present at both locations.
Reports indicate that several individuals, including Diddy's sons Justin and King Combs, were seen in handcuffs during the raids. Fox 11 confirms at least three people have been taken into custody at the Los Angeles property.
The raids coincide with ongoing legal challenges facing Sean "Diddy" Combs. Producer Rodney Jones's lawsuit, which alleges Diddy ran a "widespread and dangerous criminal sex trafficking organization," continues despite earlier reports of settlement. While two defendants - former Motown CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam and Chalice Recording Studios - have been dropped from the case, the suit proceeds against Diddy, his son Justin, Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge, and others.
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Jones's lawsuit alleges that music industry executives attended parties where Diddy provided drugs and alcohol to attendees, including minors and sex workers. The complaint further claims that Universal Music Group executives provided funds to help conceal alleged illegal activities from law enforcement.
While Habtemariam has been dismissed from the case with prejudice, meaning charges cannot be refiled, Chalice Recording Studios was dismissed without prejudice, allowing Jones to refile in Los Angeles rather than New York.
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