Sean “P Diddy” Combs has issued a statement to Fox News. Read below:
“Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr. Combs’ residences,” his attorney, Aaron Dyer, said to Fox News Digital.
“There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated. Mr. Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities.”
“Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way. This unprecedented ambush — paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits.”
He added, “There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name.”
Sources with direct knowledge have told TMZ that P Diddy was reportedly “surprised” by the raids that occurred in his homes yesterday.
At the time the raids took place, Diddy was reportedly on his way to spend spring break with some of his children. It’s reported that two of his sons were in one of his homes during the raid.
Homeland security has raided two homes owned by rapper Sean “P Diddy” Combs.
According to several reports, the raids took place in Miami and Los Angeles on March 25. Diddy is known to owns homes in both areas.
As ABC 11 reports, the exact reason for the raid is unclear. However, the report also points at the rapper’s previous legal woes which includes being accused of sexual assault and sex trafficking.
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In a statement released to the media, the Department of Homeland Security said, “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.”
This is a developing report.