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This is the first video from inside the federal raid on Sean “Diddy” Combs’ LA mansion.
Federal agents with guns drawn and laser sights trained handcuffed the hip-hop mogul’s son Justin and Christian “King” Combs. The two were briefly detained as investigators executed a search warrant on suspicion of sex trafficking.
Diddy’s ex, Misa Hilton, posted the footage. Instagram. She claims investigators “terrified” her son Justin and the late Kim Porter’s son Christian and accused the federal government of using “overt military force.”
She maintains her innocence, saying it’s because they are “black men.”
“Extra” asked ABC News legal contributor and defense attorney Brian Bachmire about the case.
He explained: “The standard procedure for federal authorities and states when executing a search warrant is, for lack of a better term, to enter with a firearm fired.
They believe there are guns in the house or that people are armed. ”
Now, Hilton has acquired a high-powered attorney with past clients including El Chapo and John Gotti Jr. to represent Justin.
“When you’re talking about John Gotti and El Chapo’s representatives, they understand the power that the federal government has, and they understand how to not only negotiate but also fight back,” Bookmire said. he said.
The raid on Didi’s home ended on March 25th.At that time, the authorities Said TMZ, “Early today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and local law enforcement partners, conducted a law enforcement action as part of an ongoing investigation. We will provide it as soon as it becomes available.” “
according to According to FOX 11, the raid may be related to a sex trafficking investigation. Video obtained by news outlets showed law enforcement with guns drawn at the Los Angeles compound.
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In a statement later obtained by Extra, Combs’ attorney said that despite the “ambushes” at Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami, “Mr. Diddy.” Neither Combs nor his family were arrested. ”
“Yesterday, there was excessive use of military-level force during the execution of a search warrant at Mr. Combs’ residence,” the defense team said in a statement. There is no excuse for the excessive use of force or hostility shown by authorities or the treatment of his children and employees. ”
“Mr. Combs was never detained, but spoke with and cooperated with authorities. Despite media speculation, neither Mr. Combs nor his family have been arrested, and his travel is not restricted in any way.” “This unprecedented ambush, coupled with a sophisticated and coordinated media presence, led to Mr. Combs’ premature sentencing and is nothing short of a witch hunt based on baseless accusations made in a civil lawsuit.” continued.
“There has been no finding of criminal or civil liability for these allegations. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every day to clear his name.”
