US Homeland Security agents carried out raids on properties linked to musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs in Los Angeles and Miami, as part of an investigation related to sex trafficking. These operations, confirmed by the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, took place in the context of a broader probe into sex trafficking activities. Although specific details regarding the reasons for these raids were not disclosed, they are believed to be tied to federal authorities’ investigations into allegations of sex trafficking.

The actions against Combs come against a backdrop of various lawsuits, including claims of sexual misconduct. Notably, singer Cassie recently settled a lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of rape and violent behavior. Douglas Wigdor, an attorney representing Cassie and another complainant, expressed support for the law enforcement efforts targeting Combs. In response to these developments, a representative for Combs has not yet made a statement.

The investigation has drawn widespread attention, highlighted by the presence of law enforcement personnel at Combs’ properties and reports of him being seen outside an airport in Miami during the raids. The focus of the federal investigation includes accusations against Combs of sexual assault and sex trafficking, with several lawsuits citing a range of allegations from unsolicited groping to gang rape. Despite these claims, Combs has denied all accusations, asserting that the allegations are unfounded and motivated by financial interests. This situation unfolds as the New York Adult Survivors Act enables survivors to file civil lawsuits irrespective of when the abuse occurred, bringing to light several high-profile cases within the entertainment sector.