Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security recently conducted raids on two residences owned by renowned hip-hop artist Sean "Diddy" Combs.The targeted properties were located in Los Angeles and Miami.The investigation, spearheaded by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents based in New York, is linked to a lawsuit filed against Combs last year by a former girlfriend, accusing him of involvement in sex trafficking.

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While details of the investigation were not disclosed by HSI, the agency has the authority to probe various illegal activities, including sex trafficking, money laundering, and contraband trafficking.The lawsuit against Combs, filed in federal court in Manhattan by R&B vocalist Cassandra Ventura, alleged physical abuse, sexual slavery, and rape during their decade-long professional and romantic relationship.

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The legal action cited violations of federal, New York state, and California laws related to sex and human trafficking.Following Ventura's lawsuit, Combs and Ventura settled the case privately, with Combs maintaining his innocence and denouncing the accusations as attempts to extort money.

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The legal actions against Combs have opened the door to additional lawsuits alleging sexual assault and rape, including a recent civil complaint accusing him of participating in the gang rape of a teenager two decades ago.The raids on Combs's properties in Los Angeles and Miami were covered by local media, with footage showing law enforcement officers carrying out searches and detaining individuals.

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The investigations and outcomes of the raids are currently ongoing.

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