Celebrity News March 26, 2024
Diddy Spotted in Miami After Homes Raided by Homeland Security
Hours after his Los Angeles and Miami homes were raided, Sean “Diddy” Combs was spotted at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
In a video obtained by TMZ, Diddy was seen walking around freely outside of customs office.
Eyewitnesses told the site that Diddy and his party were stopped by the feds. The rapper was waiting for his group, who were being questioned.
"Extra's" Melvin Robert spoke with TMZ's Charles Latibeaudiere, who elaborated on the airport sighting.
Charles pointed out that the billionaire rapper was reportedly getting ready to fly out for spring break. He said, "Custom agents got on the plane, they were searching the plane and speaking to other passengers. They did not attempt to hold Diddy or detain him."
Earlier in the day, TMZ reported authorities shut down the area around Diddy’s L.A. mansion. There was a large law enforcement presence on the ground and two helicopters above.
Officials told TMZ, "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."
Diddy’s L.A. & Miami Homes Raided by Feds
View StoryAccording to FOX 11, the raids were possibly tied to a sex trafficking investigation. Footage obtained by the media outlet showed law enforcement at the L.A. property with guns drawn, as well as his sons King and Justin outside in handcuffs. They were later released.
Latibeaudiere noted that Diddy and his team were "absolutely blindsided" by the raids, adding, "He is floored that it has come to this. I would imagine he is sitting down with his team and his lawyers and trying to figure out what their strategy is going forward."
"The people that we've spoken to, people in his camp feel like this is an excessive show of force," Charles emphasized.
Following the raids, Douglas Wigdor, the lawyer of Diddy’s ex Cassie, released a statement.
Wigdor told Page Six, “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.”
In November, Cassie and Diddy reached a settlement after she accused him of rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking over the course of their 10-year relationship.
The following month, Combs spoke out after a fourth lawsuit was filed against him. The lawsuits involved a range of accusations that included rape, sexual abuse, and sex trafficking.
Combs wrote on Instagram, “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,” Sean continued. “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.”