Dyer explained that the Bad Boy Records founder — who is currently facing five lawsuits accusing him of sexual assault — “was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities” throughout the ordeal.
Sean “Diddy” Combs in Beverly Hills in March 2018.Dia Dipasupil/Getty
Dia Dipasupil/Getty
“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,” added the lawyer.
On Monday, FOX11 broadcasted aerial footage of Combs' two sons, Justin Combs, 30, and Christian ‘King’ Combs, 25, handcuffed outside their Beverly Hills home and speaking with authorities.
Combs, meanwhile, was spotted at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport amid the home raids on Monday, while hisprivate jet reportedly landed in Antigua.
Sean “Diddy” Combs in Beverly Hills in January 2020.Steve Granitz/WireImage
Steve Granitz/WireImage
“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,” added Dyer.
The statement concluded, “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.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York City in May 2018.Roy Rochlin/Getty
Roy Rochlin/Getty
“Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available,” said the representative.
Douglas Wigdor, attorney forCassieand Jane Doe — who each previously filed lawsuits against Combs — also spoke to PEOPLE in a statement on Monday.
“We will always support law enforcement when it seeks to prosecute those that have violated the law. Hopefully, this is the beginning of a process that will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his depraved conduct,” wrote Wigdor.
In November 2023, Combs' former girlfriendCasandra “Cassie” Venturafiled a lawsuit against him for allegations ofrape, sex trafficking and domestic violenceon Nov. 16. The next day, theyreached a settlement.
On Dec. 6, a fourth personaccused Combs of sexual assault. The fourth plaintiff also accused him of sex trafficking and gang rape.
Sean “Diddy” Combs.Paras Griffin/Getty
Paras Griffin/Getty
On Feb. 27, Combs' former producer and videographerRodney “Lil Rod” Jones, filed a lawsuitin New York federal court. Jones alleged that for more than a year, the rapper sexually harassed, drugged, and threatened him. Jones is seeking $30 million in damages.
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Combsissued a blanket denial of all allegationsagainst him in a statement to PEOPLE in December.
Sean “Diddy” Combs in New York City in May 2018.Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty
Kevin Mazur/MG18/Getty
“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy," he said.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go torainn.org.
source: people.com
