Diddy's lawyers fight back, claim federal agents lied to justify raids

Sean "Diddy" Combs is fighting back against the evidence collected in the high-profile federal case against him.

The music mogul, facing serious charges including sex trafficking and racketeering, is accusing federal authorities of misleading the courts to obtain search warrants for his homes, iCloud, and digital devices.

FBI accused of twisting facts to justify searches in Diddy's trafficking case

In a motion filed in Manhattan federal court, Combs' legal team claims investigators used "false statements and omitted critical exculpatory evidence" when seeking search warrants.

The motion argues that federal agents exaggerated their claims to justify sweeping raids on Combs' residences in Los Angeles and Miami.

According to the filing, prosecutors failed to disclose evidence that could have indicated at least one alleged victim's participation in Combs' infamous "Freak-Off" parties was voluntary rather than coerced.

His attorneys allege that "the probable cause statements were intentionally misleading," which allowed the government to gain approval for searches that resulted in the seizure of extensive personal and digital records.

"The government obtained an enormous and unfair tactical advantage by using deceptive methods to secure these warrants," the filing states.

It further claims the raids were excessive, describing them as "military-style operations" aimed at damaging Combs' public image.

Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to all charges, calling the case against him an attempt to secure convictions based on media narratives rather than facts.

The hip-hop mogul, who built his empire with Bad Boy Records and business ventures like C?roc vodka, faces a possible life sentence if convicted of racketeering, with a minimum of 15 years for the sex trafficking charge.

Since his arrest in September 2024, Combs has remained in federal custody at Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center.

His legal team has repeatedly sought his release, citing the facility's "horrific" conditions, but a judge denied bail, ruling that he poses a "serious flight risk."

Beyond the criminal case, Combs is also facing multiple civil lawsuits accusing him of abuse, drug-fueled exploitation, and violence spanning decades.

His attorneys have dismissed these claims as opportunistic attempts at financial gain.

Federal prosecutors have also alleged that Combs has attempted to contact potential witnesses from inside jail, accusing him of making "relentless efforts" to influence testimony.

With his trial set for May, Combs' legal battle is intensifying, as his defense team moves to challenge key evidence before proceedings begin.