Federal Agents Raid Diddy's Los Angeles and Miami Mansions in Sex Trafficking Probe

By Marcus Bennett

December 11, 2024 at 09:22 PM

Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security conducted simultaneous raids on Sean "Diddy" Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a reported sex trafficking investigation. Multiple individuals, including Diddy's sons Justin and King, were seen in handcuffs during the operations.

The raids come amid ongoing legal challenges for the hip-hop mogul, including a lawsuit filed by producer Rodney Jones that alleges Diddy ran a "widespread and dangerous criminal sex trafficking organization." While recent court documents suggested the case had been settled, this was revealed to be a clerical error, and the lawsuit continues.

Two defendants have been dropped from Jones' lawsuit: former Motown CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam (dismissed with prejudice) and Chalice Recording Studios (dismissed without prejudice, with plans to refile in Los Angeles). The suit maintains serious allegations against remaining defendants, including Diddy, his son Justin, and Universal Music Group head Lucian Grainge.

Diddy speaking at business event

Diddy speaking at business event

Jones' lawsuit alleges that executives were present at parties where sex workers, minors, and illegal drugs were present. The complaint further claims that attendees were drugged through laced bottles of DeLeon Tequila and Ciroc Vodka, and that UMG executives provided cash to help conceal illegal activities.

At the time of reporting, Fox 11 has confirmed that at least three individuals have been taken into custody during the LA raid. The investigation is ongoing, and federal authorities have not yet released detailed information about the nature of their operation.

Gavel in courtroom

Gavel in courtroom

Sean Combs in white suit

Sean Combs in white suit

Dark-haired bearded man in suit

Dark-haired bearded man in suit

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