Diddy Attorney Condemns 'Military-Level Force' Used in Federal Raids, Maintains Rapper's Innocence
Following a Homeland Security raid on Diddy's Miami and Los Angeles homes, his attorney Aaron Dyer has released a statement defending the rapper amid an ongoing sex trafficking investigation.
The raids, which involved the seizure of phones and computers, were conducted as part of a criminal investigation into allegations of sex trafficking and RICO violations. Five individuals have been interviewed in New York in connection with the case.
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Dyer's statement strongly criticized the "military-level force" used during the raids, stating that Diddy (Sean Combs) cooperated with authorities and was neither detained nor restricted from travel. The attorney characterized the operation as an "unprecedented ambush" with coordinated media presence, calling it a "witch hunt based on meritless accusations."
In a related development, Brendan Paul was arrested on drug charges while attempting to board Diddy's private jet. While these charges appear unrelated to Combs directly, a former producer's civil suit describes Paul as a "mule" who allegedly distributed drugs and firearms for the artist.
The situation remains complex, with multiple civil lawsuits alleging sexual abuse and sex trafficking, alongside the criminal investigation. Dyer emphasized that there has been no finding of criminal or civil liability regarding any allegations, maintaining his client's innocence.
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