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Sean Combs’ Attorney: Home Raids Were ‘Excessive Show of Force’

Sean Combs’ attorney blasted federal investigators' raids at Combs' homes in Los Angeles and Miami, calling the searches a 'witch hunt.'

Sean Combs ’ attorney has blasted federal investigators’ raids at the music mogul’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami, calling the searches an “excessive show of force” and a “witch hunt” in a statement released on Tuesday. “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. As of Tuesday, authorities have not disclosed specifically the reason behind the raid, i.e., whether it was due to the multiple civil suits against Combs or if someone else came forward privately with new criminal allegations.

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