'Always knew he was shady': Internet skeptical as Diddy claims 'witch hunt' over sex trafficking raids

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: Sean 'Diddy' Combs has broken his silence following the recent double raid on his estates, asserting he is the victim of a "witch hunt" and condemning the "military-level force" used during the operation.

In a statement to DailyMail.com, Aaron Dyer, an attorney for Combs, addressed the excessive force employed during the search warrants executed at the rapper's residences in Miami and LA.

Diddy speaks out amidst sex trafficking raids

Dyer criticized the manner in which Combs' children and employees were treated during the raids, emphasizing that Combs himself was never detained but cooperated with the authorities.

Dyer stated, "Yesterday, there was a gross overuse of military-level force as search warrants were executed at Mr Combs' residences. There is no excuse for the excessive show of force and hostility exhibited by authorities or the way his children and employees were treated."

"Mr Combs was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities," he added. "Despite media speculation, neither Mr Combs nor any of his family members have been arrested nor has their ability to travel been restricted in any way."

Combs spoke with customs agents at an airport 15 minutes from his Miami Beach home Monday evening, but he was not arrested.

"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 continued.

"There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability with any of these allegations. Mr Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every single day to clear his name."

As part of their investigation into alleged sex trafficking, Homeland Security agents raided the rapper's Miami and Los Angeles properties.

Diddy's flight plans to Bahamas interrupted by Federal raids

Amidst plans to jet off to the Bahamas for a getaway with his 17-year-old twins, Jessie and D'Lila, rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs found himself at the center of federal raids on his properties in Miami and Los Angeles.

Reports indicate that agents seized electronic devices, although the exact nature of the evidence gathered remains undisclosed. Notably, no criminal charges have been filed against Diddy, who has vehemently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct.

Flight data reveals that Combs departed from the Van Nuys Airport in Los Angeles at 9 am on Monday, only to be spotted at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport around 3 pm the same day, shortly after the raids commenced. However, details regarding Combs' personal jet, operated under LoveAir LLC, have mysteriously disappeared from plane tracker services.

While Diddy himself was seen at the Miami airport, he was not subjected to detainment. In contrast, two of his sons were detained at their Holmby Hills, California, residence during the execution of the warrant but were later released without charges.

The raids involved armed agents descending on luxury properties on both the East and West Coasts, with video footage capturing helicopters circling overhead as officers gathered evidence, including bags and boxes, with the aid of police dogs.

The motivations behind the raids remain unclear, although Diddy is currently embroiled in multiple lawsuits alleging sexual assault and sex trafficking.

These legal battles have intensified in recent weeks, particularly after one accuser was compelled to reveal her identity. Among the allegations is a lawsuit by an unnamed woman who claims that Diddy and two associates sexually assaulted her when she was 17 years old, allegedly facilitated by the provision of drugs and alcohol.

Diddy's response to sex trafficking allegations sparks online debate

In the wake of rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs' response to allegations of sex trafficking, the internet has erupted with a range of reactions, reflecting the divisive nature of the unfolding situation.

One user wrote, "There’s gotta be truth in this if so many home land security was there and cops!"

Another user wrote, "When are they gonna learn they don’t do these things at “their” own place lmao they rent out places or buy secret facilities."

Another user speculated, "I'm guessing he has been involved, and thought he'd never be caught out. "

The other user wrote, "Not surprised always knew he was shady! Wonder who killed Tupac."

"As 50 said, “they don’t come like that unless they have a case”," one said referring to rapper 50 Cent.

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