Summary
- P. Diddy's houses were raided in connection with a trafficking investigation on March 25, 2024.
- The rapper has faced multiple disturbing assault allegations.
- Diddy denies the allegations, calling them sickening and claiming innocence.
While Sean Combs, who is known as P. Diddy, became famous for his rap music and for founding Bad Boy Records in the 1990s, there have been serious allegations against him for the past few decades. While Combs owed money for sampling The Police's song, Combs allegedly abused his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The negative press surrounding him has overshadowed any impact he made on the music industry.
On March 25th, 2024, TMZ reported on the surprising raids at P. Diddy's houses. In this article, we'll look at why Sean Combs' two houses were raided and the disturbing allegations against the rapper. We'll also look at whether the rapper has responded and what he has been accused of in the past.
Why Were P. Diddy's Houses Raided And What Are The Allegations Against Him?
TMZ reported that P. Diddy's houses in Miami and Beverly Hills, Los Angeles were raided in the afternoon of March 25th, 2024. While Homeland Security was in charge, members of each police force were nearby, and there were helicopters overseeing everything.
According to TMZ and AP News, the raids appear to be because of a sex trafficking investigation. A representative for Homeland Security Investigations 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."
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While the officers were photographed holding bags and boxes, what they took from the houses is unknown. According to the latest update from CNN, the rapper is "the target" of an investigation into sex trafficking.
While P. Diddy doesn't appear to have been at either residence, TMZ noted that his sons King Combs and Justin Combs were photographed wearing handcuffs near the house in Los Angeles. People reported that on 5:30 p.m. on Sunday March 24th, Combs' private plane was seen landing in Antigua. However, he was seen in Miami's Opa-Locka Airport on the afternoon of Monday March 25th.
What Is The Penalty For Human Trafficking In California? (According to Shouse California Law Group)
- Proposition 35/Californians Against Sexual Exploitation Act (2012)
- pay a fine that could total $500,000
- a five, eight, or 12-year prison sentence
It's important to note that there have been no charges against P. Diddy at the time of this writing. According to NBC News, the raids were tied to a sex trafficking investigation in New York City. As the publication reported, officials conducted interviews with one man and three women in Manhattan. The allegations include distributing firearms and drugs, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. NBC also reported that the NYC officials would be talking to more people.
While sexual assault allegations have unfortunately and tragically become common over the past few years, P. Diddy's house raids can be seen as historic as it's rare to hear about a celebrity being involved in such dark allegations.
What Are Other Famous Sex Trafficking Cases?
- 2018: Alison Mack charged with helping NXIVM leader Keith Raniere (according to AP News)
- 2019: Jeffrey Epstein charged with sex trafficking, including of minors (according to CNN)
The only other house raid that got as much attention was when FBI agents raided the private island owned by Jeffrey Epstein in 2019. This took place after he passed away as the FBI thought that his ring was still active.
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According to Newsweek, 50 Cent believes that Sean Combs is guilty of the allegations. He wrote on X:
"Now it's not Diddy do it, it's Diddy done. They don't come like that unless they got a case."
What Allegations Has P. Diddy Faced?
Five lawsuits were brought against P. Diddy over the past few months and they are all disturbing to hear about. The assault allegations against P. Diddy date back to the early 1990s and the 2000s, according to NPR and Forbes. He allegedly gave Joi Dickerson drugs and filmed himself assaulting her after they went out on a date in 1991. Combs was also sued because he and Aaron Hall allegedly assaulted two people whose names weren't shared. The victim alleges that Combs hurt them when they spoke to him about it later on.
In December 2023, P. Diddy was sued for allegedly being part of the gang rape of a victim whom he also gave drugs to. Then, in February 2024, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones sued Combs for allegedly being made to perform intimate acts with sex workers.
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The lawsuit that got the most attention was Cassie Ventura's lawsuit against P. Diddy. According to the lawsuit, he not only raped Ventura in 2018 but abused her for several years. NPR reported that they reached a settlement without going to trial, but no one knows how much money she was given.
What Crimes Was P. Diddy Charged With? (According to NPR)
- 1996: criminal mischief charge for pulling a gun on an NYC photographer
- 1999: charged with criminal mischief and second-degree assault of Steve Stoute
- 1999: under arrest for having weapons at a club where there was a shooting
According to The Mirror, Sean Combs said he is innocent. He wrote on X:
"Enough is enough. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation, and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family, and for the truth."
The Mirror also reported that Douglas Wigdor, the lawyer represented Cassie Ventura, said to Rolling Stone of the raids:
"We will always support law enforcement when it seeks to prosecute those that have violated the law. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his depraved conduct."
