Several celebrities named in the lawsuit against Sean “Daddy” Combs recently spoke out after their properties in Miami and California were raided.
On Monday, Department of Homeland Security officials executed search warrants at various properties owned by Combs. In a statement, the Department of Homeland Security said it “conducted law enforcement actions with the assistance of HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners as part of an ongoing investigation.”
In recent months, Combs has faced several legal battles, including allegations of sexual assault and trafficking. The Associated Press, citing law enforcement sources, reported that the raids were allegedly connected to sex-trafficking allegations made by various defendants.
“There is no excuse for the excessive display of force and hostility by the authorities or the manner in which her children and employees were treated,” Combs’ attorney, Aaron Dyer, said in a statement to Newsweek after raids.
“Mr. Coombs was never taken into custody and he cooperated with authorities. This unprecedented ambush, coupled with a sophisticated, coordinated media presence—targeting Mr. Combs leads to a premature rush to judgment and is nothing more than a witch-hunt in civil cases.”
“There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability associated with any of these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name,” the statement added.
Combs’ lawyers instructed Newsweek on the statement issued earlier this week, after being reached by email for comment.
A list of celebrities named in the lawsuit against Combs, originally filed by music producer Rodney Jones, was previously published.
Jones filed her lawsuit on February 26, making several allegations against Combs, including sexual misconduct and grooming. Jones also accused Combs of participating in sex-trafficking activities.
Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, who filed a similar lawsuit against Combs last year, released a statement through her attorney shortly after the raids.
“We will always support law enforcement as they seek to prosecute those who violate the law,” the statement said, according to KTTV in Los Angeles. “Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Coombs accountable for his despicable conduct.”
Rapper Yung Miami also appeared in the lawsuit against Combs, and since the raid, has shared numerous posts on social media. Many of the posts are promoting a new song she is releasing.
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