Sean "Diddy" Combs could lose more of his assets after federal agents searched his Los Angeles and Miami homes.
Legal experts weighed in after the Department of Homeland Security launched raids into Diddy's sprawling properties on March 25 amid s-- trafficking probe. The HIS said the department received assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners in performing the searches.
Sean "Diddy" Combs Could Lose His Properties
Litigation partner Priya Sopori noted that the embattled rap mogul's mansions "could be included or referenced in the indictment as a means that served the ends of those alleged crimes." Thus, he could lose them when the government decided to seize them.
"In other words, if we were talking about charges that involved s-- trafficking, the government would likely ask, 'Were these properties used to introduce victims of s-- trafficking to potential abusers and s-- offenders?'" Sopori told Fox News Digital. "Were these properties an effective co-conspirator in these alleged crimes - allowing and facilitating Mr. Combs' alleged engagement in illegal activities?"
The expert added, "If so, and if Mr. Combs were to be found guilty of those alleged crimes, then the properties themselves could be seized by the government."
Meanwhile, another legal expert shared a similar sentiment but reckoned how difficult it would be to prove the homes were connected to Diddy's criminal activities.
According to former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani, the rapper has legitimate businesses that might not be affected by his current legal headaches.
After the raids, Diddy lost more than 21,000 followers but still has a 20 million followers count on Instagram.
Mother of Diddy's Son Wants To Investigate the Raids
In an Instagram post, Justin Combs' mother, Misa Hylton, unveiled surveillance footage showing how the federal agents searched the Los Angeles home where her son and Kim Porter's child, Christian, were staying.
She alleged their children went through deplorable treatment from the feds during the search.
"Enough is Enough! Did Justin need several laser beams from firearms pointed at his chest?? Did Christian need a gun pointed at the back of his head while he was handcuffed?? How many times have we seen young UNARMED BLACK MEN not make it out of these types of situations alive??" Hylton went on.
Justin's attorney - Jeffrey Lichtman - reportedly began investigating the alleged "excessive use of force."
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