Investigation of the arrest of Sean «Diddy» Combs: what was found in his homes?
27 september 2024 в 14:13
The investigation into Sean «Diddy» Combs continues after his arrest on September 16 in New York.
The 54-year-old arrest came after an investigation in which law enforcement officials questioned three women and one man in New York regarding «allegations of sex trafficking, sexual violence, as well as solicitation and distribution of illegal drugs and weapons», - NBC reports.
Combs' lawyer released a statement after searches of his home in March, calling it «a gross use of military force».
«This unprecedented siege — combined with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to the premature condemnation of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on groundless allegations made in civil lawsuits», - said lawyer Aaron Dyer, according to multiple sources. «None of these allegations have resulted in criminal or civil liability. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every day to clear his name».
Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, awaiting trial. The trial date has not yet been set, but a status hearing is scheduled for October 9.
Here’s everything known about what was found in Diddy’s homes during the searches.
What did federal agents find in Diddy’s homes?
After federal law enforcement agents searched the rapper’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami on March 25, items found were disclosed, including weapons such as «three AR-15s with altered serial numbers, as well as a drum magazine», - according to the indictment — in both locations.
«Combs himself repeatedly carried or displayed weapons to intimidate and threaten others, including victims of violence and witnesses to his violence», - the indictment said.
According to NBC News, who reported on the day of his arrest, federal agents also found «various items for 'Freak Off,' including drugs and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant» during the searches of the homes. At the so-called «Freak Off» sex parties, which, according to US prosecutors, Diddy organized, the rapper apparently lured and forced women to participate in sexual performances with male sex workers for his viewing and recording — sometimes without their knowledge.
Lawyer Mark Agnifilo told The New York Post on September 21: «I don’t think there were 1,000 of them. I think there were a lot. I mean, over there is Costco. I think Americans buy in bulk, as we know». He added: «These are consenting adults doing what consenting adults do. We can’t be so puritanical in this country to think that sex is bad, because if it were, there would be no more people». However, in a preview clip from the TMZ documentary «The Fall of Diddy: Accusation», - Agnifilo questioned TMZ’s hint that the oil was intended for lubrication during orgies.
«I'm not sure what baby oil has to do with it. One bottle of baby oil lasts a long time. I don’t know why you would need 1,000»
The 54-year-old arrest came after an investigation in which law enforcement officials questioned three women and one man in New York regarding «allegations of sex trafficking, sexual violence, as well as solicitation and distribution of illegal drugs and weapons», - NBC reports.
Combs' lawyer released a statement after searches of his home in March, calling it «a gross use of military force».
«This unprecedented siege — combined with an advanced, coordinated media presence — leads to the premature condemnation of Mr. Combs and is nothing more than a witch hunt based on groundless allegations made in civil lawsuits», - said lawyer Aaron Dyer, according to multiple sources. «None of these allegations have resulted in criminal or civil liability. Mr. Combs is innocent and will continue to fight every day to clear his name».
Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, awaiting trial. The trial date has not yet been set, but a status hearing is scheduled for October 9.
Here’s everything known about what was found in Diddy’s homes during the searches.
What did federal agents find in Diddy’s homes?
After federal law enforcement agents searched the rapper’s properties in Los Angeles and Miami on March 25, items found were disclosed, including weapons such as «three AR-15s with altered serial numbers, as well as a drum magazine», - according to the indictment — in both locations.
«Combs himself repeatedly carried or displayed weapons to intimidate and threaten others, including victims of violence and witnesses to his violence», - the indictment said.
According to NBC News, who reported on the day of his arrest, federal agents also found «various items for 'Freak Off,' including drugs and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant» during the searches of the homes. At the so-called «Freak Off» sex parties, which, according to US prosecutors, Diddy organized, the rapper apparently lured and forced women to participate in sexual performances with male sex workers for his viewing and recording — sometimes without their knowledge.
Lawyer Mark Agnifilo told The New York Post on September 21: «I don’t think there were 1,000 of them. I think there were a lot. I mean, over there is Costco. I think Americans buy in bulk, as we know». He added: «These are consenting adults doing what consenting adults do. We can’t be so puritanical in this country to think that sex is bad, because if it were, there would be no more people». However, in a preview clip from the TMZ documentary «The Fall of Diddy: Accusation», - Agnifilo questioned TMZ’s hint that the oil was intended for lubrication during orgies.
«I'm not sure what baby oil has to do with it. One bottle of baby oil lasts a long time. I don’t know why you would need 1,000»
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