P. Diddy’s lawyer denounces “a witch hunt” after searches

The searches carried out in the residences of American rapper Sean Combs, alias “P. Diddy”, are the product of a “witch hunt based on unfounded accusations”, his lawyer reacted this Tuesday March 26.

Federal agents raided the rapper’s luxurious villas in Los Angeles and Miami at the beginning of the week, weapons in hand, under the eye of certain American media who captured images of these operations from the air.

“This unprecedented ambush, combined with a coordinated media presence, led to a premature judgment of Mr. Combs,” said Aaron Dyer. “Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every day to clear his name.”

The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the searches, without giving a reason.

“Violent behavior” lasting “more than a decade”

They come at a time when the rapper is the target of several rape accusations, in complaints which describe him as a sexually violent predator capable of drugging his victims.

In mid-November, his ex-partner, R&B singer Cassie, was the first to file a civil complaint for rape and physical violence against the rapper. A case closed “amicably” two days later, thanks to an agreement the details of which were not disclosed.

The singer’s complaint accused the rap star of having engaged in “violent behavior” and “deviant demands” for “more than a decade.” She explained that she had been forced to engage in sexual relations with several men in various American cities.

Since then, two other women have filed complaints. One of them did so by name and accused him of having “drugged and sexually assaulted” her in 1992, at the time when the rapper was called “Puff Daddy”. In December, Sean Combs was also the target of a civil complaint in New York accusing him of gang rape of a 17-year-old minor in 2003.