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Residents of a South Shore apartment building made thousands of calls about its poor conditions and criminal activity before a controversial federal immigration raid in 2025, which was prompted by longstanding issues and complaints, and resulted in significant arrests and ongoing concerns about building management and safety.
An independent audit found that Minneapolis police did not violate policies during a June federal raid on Lake Street, which involved federal agents and was initially misunderstood by the community as immigration enforcement. The report confirmed that police only escorted federal agents out of the area and did not assist with immigration enforcement, adhering to the city's separation ordinance. The audit recommends strengthening this ordinance and improving communication among government branches to prevent future misunderstandings.
A Mexican farmworker died after falling from a greenhouse during a federal immigration raid at a licensed cannabis farm in Ventura County, California, amid protests and clashes with law enforcement. The incident highlights ongoing immigration enforcement actions in agricultural areas and the risks faced by farmworkers.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison condemned a heavily armed federal raid in Minneapolis, which targeted a taco restaurant in an operation linked to drug and human trafficking, criticizing it for instilling fear in the community and highlighting tensions over immigration enforcement. The raid, part of President Trump's Homeland Security Task Force efforts, drew widespread local criticism and concerns about the treatment of immigrant communities, with officials emphasizing that local police were not involved in immigration enforcement.
Sean "Diddy" Combs reportedly owes nearly $100 million in mortgages on his luxury Los Angeles and Miami mansions, which were raided by federal agents as part of an investigation into allegations including sex trafficking. Combs took out a total of $140 million in bank loans to finance the properties, with roughly $97.5 million remaining outstanding. The embattled rapper has not been charged with any crimes, but authorities are actively investigating allegations of sex trafficking.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was spotted flashing a peace sign with his twin daughters in Miami, just days after federal raids on his homes as part of a sex trafficking investigation. The rapper's lawyers have strongly denied the allegations and criticized the raids as a "gross use of military-level force." Combs has not been charged with any crimes, and the specific allegations have not been elaborated upon by authorities.
Suge Knight, serving a 28-year sentence for voluntary manslaughter, warned P Diddy that his "life's in danger" during a jailhouse call, alleging that Diddy knows secrets that could put him at risk. Knight advised Diddy to turn himself in if necessary and offered prison advice, while referencing their longstanding beef and the recent federal raids on Diddy's homes in connection to sex-trafficking allegations. Diddy has not been arrested or charged with any crimes, and his attorneys have denounced the raids as part of a "witch hunt."
Sean "Diddy" Combs denies all wrongdoing after federal agents raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation, calling the raids a "gross overuse of military-level force" and insisting he is innocent. A man described as Diddy's "drug mule," Brendan Paul, was arrested at a Miami airport while allegedly carrying contraband, and was named in a lawsuit alleging sexual assault. Firearms were reportedly found at Diddy's properties, and a lawsuit claims that "hundreds" of hidden cameras were installed in his homes. Diddy has faced accusations of sexual abuse from multiple alleged victims in recent months, including a lawsuit from singer Cassie.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denies all wrongdoing after federal agents raided his homes in Los Angeles and Miami in connection to a federal sex trafficking investigation, calling the raids a "gross overuse of military-level force." A man described as Diddy's "drug mule" was arrested at a Miami airport while federal agents raided his properties. Combs has faced accusations of sexual abuse from multiple alleged victims and has been sued for sexual misconduct, including allegations of installing "hundreds" of hidden cameras in his homes. Firearms were reportedly found at his properties, and right-wing media figure Charlie Kirk invoked Jeffrey Epstein in a conspiratorial rant about the lawsuit involving Combs.
Ridley Scott was unable to enter his Los Angeles home as federal agents raided his neighbor Sean "Diddy" Combs' property in connection with a sex trafficking investigation. The "Gladiator" director was seen speaking to police officers outside his home, while Combs' sons were briefly detained but not arrested. Law enforcement officers from LA and Miami seized Combs' phones and computers, with similar raids planned for New York and Chicago. Combs' attorney criticized the use of "military-level force" in the raids, while the rapper himself has not been arrested or charged.
Diddy's Miami mansion was raided by federal authorities as part of a sex trafficking investigation, with his Los Angeles home also being raided and one employee arrested for drug possession. A former employee of Jennifer Lopez, who dated Diddy, described him as demanding and demeaning, claiming he categorized women as "f--kable or not f--kable" and made them uncomfortable. Diddy has denied all charges and labeled the raids a "witch hunt," but the turmoil has affected his professional life, with productivity at his companies grinding to a halt and employees seeking new opportunities amid uncertainty.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has denied the "meritless accusations" following federal raids on his homes, with his attorney criticizing the use of "military-level force" during the searches. The raids are connected to a federal human trafficking investigation, but it's unclear if Combs is the target. Additionally, a music producer has added actor Cuba Gooding Jr. to a sexual assault lawsuit against Combs, accusing Gooding of harassment and assault during a party on a yacht rented by Combs. Combs' legal team has dismissed the accusations as "complete lies."
Federal agents intercepted rapper Diddy's private jet in Miami and arrested Brendon Paul, allegedly Diddy's "drug mule," at the airport with suspected cocaine and marijuana candy. Diddy's homes in Florida and California were raided, and his sons were handcuffed but not arrested. Diddy denies all allegations, including sex trafficking and drug involvement, and his whereabouts are currently unknown. The investigation is ongoing, with at least four people interviewed regarding the sex trafficking claims against Diddy.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was seen pacing outside a Miami airport after federal authorities raided his homes in Miami and Los Angeles as part of a sex trafficking investigation. The raids were conducted by Homeland Security Investigations, and phones and computers were seized. Combs' private plane was tracked to Antigua, and it's unclear if he made the planned trip to the Bahamas. The investigation involves allegations of sex trafficking and a RICO case, with at least four Jane Does and one John Doe interviewed by New York prosecutors.
Federal agents raided a home in Rosemead, California, arresting six Chinese nationals suspected of running a drug-smuggling ring that trafficked methamphetamine to Australia and New Zealand. The operation involved concealing meth in everyday objects and shipping them abroad, with large quantities of drugs and currency seized at the property. Authorities also found minors living at the residence, prompting an investigation by the county's Department of Children and Family Services. If convicted, the suspects could face a mandatory minimum of 10 years in federal prison, with the overall investigation seizing almost 200 kilograms of meth valued at over $20 million in Australia and New Zealand.