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Sean 'Diddy Combs' breaks his silence and says he's a victim of a 'witch hunt'

The music mogul’s homes in Miami and Los Angeles were recently raided

Faye James
Senior Editor
March 26, 2024
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In a dramatic turn of events, Sean ‘Diddy Combs’ has broken his silence amidst a whirlwind of legal scrutiny and public speculation, asserting that he is the victim of a "witch hunt." 

This declaration comes in the wake of a highly publicized and unprecedented operation where Homeland Security agents conducted simultaneous raids on his estates in Miami and Los Angeles. 

The actions taken by the authorities have sparked a fierce debate over the use of "military-level force" in executing the search warrants, with Combs' attorney, Aaron Dyer, vehemently criticizing the approach as excessive and unjustified.

Speaking to DailyMail.com, Dyer outlined the distressing circumstances surrounding the raids, emphasizing the undue pressure and trauma inflicted on Combs' family and employees.

Sean "Diddy" Combs (C) with Justin Dior Combs, Christian Casey Combs, Quincy Taylor Brown, D'Lila Star Combs, Jessie James Combs, and Chance Combs attend the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California© Getty
Sean "Diddy" Combs with his family

 "There is no justification for the excessive display of force and the hostile manner in which the authorities conducted themselves," Dyer stated. He further clarified that Combs was neither detained nor arrested during these events and has been fully cooperative with the investigation.

“This unprecedented ambush -- paired with an advanced, coordinated media presence -- leads to a premature rush to judgment of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits,” Dyer added. 

The controversy centers around allegations of sex trafficking, which Combs categorically denies. 

Photo shared by Sean "Diddy" Combs' son King on Instagram from Christmas 2022 featuring six of the rapper's seven kids, missing Justin.© Instagram
Sean with his kids

Despite the seizure of electronic devices and the significant attention drawn by the operation, no formal charges have been filed against Combs. 

His legal team contends that the raids, combined with a strategically timed media presence, have unfairly cast Combs in a presumptive light of guilt without due process.

Combs, a towering figure in the hip-hop industry and beyond, has found his illustrious career and personal life under a microscope.

Sean Diddy Combs and Cassie Ventura © Getty Images
Sean Diddy Combs and Cassie Ventura

 Known for his significant contributions to music and culture, the allegations and subsequent law enforcement actions have introduced a challenging chapter in his life. 

Dyer's statements paint a picture of a man under siege, fighting to clear his name against a backdrop of "meritless accusations made in civil lawsuits."

The operation's timing was particularly striking, coming at a moment when Combs was reportedly planning a trip to the Bahamas with his teenage twins. 

Cassie Ventura signed with Sean Diddy Combs label in 2006© Getty Images
Cassie signed with Sean's label in 2006

This personal detail, shared by Page Six, adds a human dimension to the saga, highlighting the impact of the investigations on Combs' family life and personal movements.

Legal battles are not new to Combs, who has faced several lawsuits in recent years, including accusations of sexual assault. 

The complexity of these legal challenges was underscored by a recent court ruling requiring one of Combs' accusers to reveal her identity if her lawsuit proceeds, a decision that signals the serious nature of the allegations and the legal process ahead.

In a defiant response to the allegations and the raid, Combs took to social media to express his stance, stating, "Enough is enough."

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 25:  (L-R) Justin Dior Combs, Honoree Sean "Diddy" Combs, Christian Casey Combs, and Quincy Taylor Brown attends the Pre-GRAMMY Gala and GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Sean "Diddy" Combs at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on January 25, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Gabriel Olsen/FilmMagic)© Gabriel Olsen
Diddy with his sons Justin and Christian, as well as stepson Quincy who was not reported to be at the scene

Are Diddy's sons in custody?

After the raid, the father-of-seven's sons Justin and King were revealed to have been the two men who were pictured in handcuffs outside his Los Angeles home, per TMZ.

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However, they were only detained as is customary during a search warrant, and were subsequently released without charges.

Who are Diddy's kids' moms?

Diddy welcomed Quincy, King, and twins D'Lila and Jessie with the late Kim Porter, who passed away in 2018; the former couple began dating in the early 1990s, before going their separate ways in 2007.

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He shares Justin, born in 1993, with stylist Misa Hylton, who he also dated in the early 1990s, plus Chance, born in 2006, he shares with businesswoman Sarah Chapman, and Love with model Dana Tran.

He told People in 2017: "I've been truly blessed to have some great, incredible relationships that have afforded me these children by these very strong, intelligent, beautiful Black women," adding: "The mothers of my children [are] my best friends. My hat goes off to them."

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Kim Porter

What happened to Kim Porter?

Kim, who was an actress, model, singer and entrepreneur, passed away from a lung infection in 2018 aged 47, while sleeping in her Los Angeles home. Her cause of death was later officially ruled as lobar pneumonia.

In December of last year, Diddy – who was at that point already facing the sexual assault allegations from ex-girlfriend Cassie – took to Instagram to pay tribute to her on what would've been her 53rd birthday, sharing a photo of them together and writing: "We miss you so much Kim! Happy Birthday Beautiful! Love forever."

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