Diddy home raid footage leaked by ex-girlfriend who slams federal agents for ‘terrorising’ their sons
Diddy’s homes in LA and Miami were raided on 25 March in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation
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Sean “Diddy” Combs ex-girlfriend Misa Hylton shared security footage of the raid on the rapper’s Los Angeles home as she slammed federal agents for “terrorising” their sons.
Ms Hylton is the mother of Diddy’s sons Justin Combs, 30, and his brother Christian “King” Combs, 26, who were both handcuffed by agents during the 25 March raid, carried out in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation.
On 2 April, she took to Instagram to post video of the raid and blasted the “overzealous and overtly militarized force” used that day.
“[The force] used against my sons Justin and Christian is deplorable. If these were the sons of a non-Black celebrity, they would not have been handled with the same aggression,” she wrote. “The attempt to humiliate and terrorize these innocent young BLACK MEN is despicable!”
Diddy has also described the actions of agents as a “gross overuse of military-level force” and insisted he is innocent of any wrongdoing, as he faces a growing number of lawsuits including for sexual abuse.
This comes as a victim of the infamous 1999 Club New York shooting spoke out to reveal the extreme lengths she will go to prove Diddy was her attacker.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs spotted in Florida over Easter weekend
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been reportedly spotted several times in south Florida during the Easter weekend, despite a major raid on his exclusive Star Island mansion just days before.
Combs was seen interacting with fans at the Pura Vida restaurant near First Street and Washington Avenue on Friday and riding a bicycle near his property.
Earlier on Friday, he was reportedly spotted at a Top Golf location in Sweetwater.
On Monday his properties in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by officials from US Homeland Security. Combs described the actions of HSI agents as a “gross overuse of military-level force”.
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Cuba Gooding Jr accused of sexual assault in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lawsuit
Just hours after federal agents raided Diddy’s homes, Rodney “lil Rod” Jones filed an amendment to his case accusing actor Cuba Gooding, known for his films Boyz N the Hood and Jerry Maguire, of sexual assault.
The music producer said Mr Gooding sexually harassed and assaulted him after being “groomed” and then “passed off” by Diddy to the actor.
“Cuba Gooding Jr began touching, groping, and fondling Mr Jones’ legs, his upper inner thighs near his groin, the small of his back near his buttocks, and his shoulders,” the amendment to the lawsuit stated.
The Independent has previously contacted Mr Gooding’s representatives for comment.
In pictures: US Homeland Security raids on Diddy’s properties
Recap: What we know about the raids on Diddy’s homes
Homes belonging to Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by officials from US Homeland Security on Monday 25 March in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation.
The music mogul has issued one public statement via lawyers, but has kept a low public profile since the incident.
Here’s what you need to know:
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ homes have been raided by US law enforcement. Here’s what we know
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A swimming pool, chandeliers and dusty fireplaces: Inside Diddy’s abandoned Atlanta mansion
The kitchen counters are covered in dust; a crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling, coated in cobwebs. Around the huge rooms, furniture and pieces of decor sit in various states of disrepair.
This is the abandoned Atlanta mansion once owned by music mogul Sean “P Diddy” Combs, who is back in the spotlight after two of his properties were raided by US Homeland Security this week.
The Bad Boy Entertainment founder bought the eight-bedroom, 16-bathroom home – which was built in 1987 – for $2.6m (£2m) from HJ Newton in 2003, and has never spoken about why he left it empty for so many years.
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Prince Harry named in $30m Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexual assault lawsuit
The Duke of Sussex has been named in a $30m (£24m) lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, in which the rapper is accused of sex trafficking and sexual abuse.
Combs, who faces a litany of sexual assault allegations, is said to have drawn guests to his infamous parties through his VIP associations with “celebrities such as famous athletes, political figures, artists, musicians and international dignitaries like British Royal, Prince Harry”, according to the legal notice.
The 73-page lawsuit was filed last month by record producer Rodney Jones, and accuses the billionaire of being a serial sex abuser.
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Diddy posts on social media for first time since federal raids
Sean “Diddy” Combs has posted on social media for the first time since the raids on his homes in Miami and Los Angeles.
On 25 March, his mansions were raided by federal agents from US Homeland Security in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation. Diddy described the actions of agents as a “gross overuse of military-level force” and insisted he is innocent of any wrongdoing.
Diddy took to Instagram for the first time since the raids on Sunday, sharing a series of photos of his toddler daughter.
“HAPPY EASTER from Baby Love,” he captioned the post.
The rapper made no mention of the current firestorm.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs breaks silence after home raids: ‘A gross overuse of military-level force’
Sean “Diddy” Combs has broken his silence following raids on two of his homes, describing the actions of US Homeland Security agents as a “gross overuse of military-level force”.
Lawyers for the rapper and music mogul said there was “no excuse” for the “hostility” shown by authorities towards Combs’ children and staff members at the two properties.
The raids occurred on Monday at the hip-hop star’s mansion in the Holmby Hills area of Los Angeles, California, and his Miami Beach home on Star Island, in Florida.
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The raids on the homes in Los Angeles and Miami were carried out by US Homeland Security agents
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