Diddy's Los Angeles and Miami homes raided by federal agents, authorities say

ABC News
25 Mar 202410:53

Summary

TLDRLaw enforcement is conducting searches on properties associated with Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of a federal investigation into human trafficking. The operation involves simultaneous searches in Los Angeles and Miami, with no imminent arrests reported. The investigation is based on multiple allegations and civil suits against Combs, including claims of recording events in his home. Authorities are expected to provide updates as the investigation continues.

Takeaways

  • ๐Ÿ” Law enforcement is conducting searches at properties associated with Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of a federal investigation into human trafficking.
  • ๐Ÿšจ The investigation has been ongoing for several years, and sources suggest an arrest may be imminent.
  • ๐Ÿ  A live video is shown of one of the searches taking place at Diddy's Los Angeles home in the Beverly Hills area, with a significant law enforcement presence.
  • ๐Ÿ“ Another search is being conducted simultaneously in Miami, with the assistance of Homeland Security and local law enforcement partners.
  • ๐Ÿค The operation involves coordination between law enforcement agencies in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami.
  • ๐Ÿ“œ There have been multiple civil suits against Sean Combs, including allegations of human trafficking, all of which he has denied.
  • ๐Ÿง The simultaneous searches are likely due to concerns that evidence may be hidden or destroyed while searching one property.
  • ๐Ÿ”Ž Law enforcement must have probable cause to search a home, which typically involves a belief that a crime has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur.
  • ๐Ÿšจ The investigation is being run out of the Southern District of New York, which has jurisdiction over many of the similar allegations stemming from Manhattan.
  • ๐Ÿ’ฌ Women who have made public accusations against Diddy are welcoming the law enforcement activity, hoping it will hold Mr. Combs responsible for his alleged conduct.
  • ๐Ÿ•’ The allegations against Diddy span a long period, with some dating back 30 years and coinciding with the rise of his career.

Q & A

  • What is the main focus of the news report?

    -The main focus of the news report is the ongoing federal investigation into human trafficking allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and the simultaneous searches being conducted at his properties in Miami and Los Angeles.

  • What is the significance of the simultaneous searches in Miami and Los Angeles?

    -The simultaneous searches are significant as they indicate a coordinated effort by law enforcement to prevent any potential tampering with evidence and to ensure a thorough investigation across multiple locations associated with the suspect.

  • What is the role of the Homeland Security in this investigation?

    -Homeland Security is assisting in the investigations by coordinating with the HCI (High Crime Investigations) units in Los Angeles and Miami, along with local law enforcement partners, to conduct the searches and look for evidence related to the allegations.

  • What type of evidence might law enforcement be looking for in these searches?

    -Law enforcement might be looking for any evidence that corroborates the human trafficking allegations, such as documents, electronic devices, video footage, or other physical items that may connect Sean Combs to the crimes.

  • What is the legal basis for searching Sean Combs' homes?

    -The legal basis for searching the homes is probable cause, which means that law enforcement must have presented sufficient evidence to a judge to believe that a crime either occurred, is occurring, or is likely to occur.

  • How do civil suits relate to the current federal investigation?

    -The civil suits against Sean Combs, which also include allegations of human trafficking, may provide a basis for the federal investigation. Law enforcement could be looking for evidence that supports the claims made in these civil cases.

  • What is the potential outcome of this investigation for Sean Combs?

    -The potential outcome could range from further investigations, the collection of additional evidence, to possible criminal charges if sufficient evidence is found to support the allegations.

  • How are the women who have made public accusations against Sean Combs responding to the law enforcement activity?

    -The women who have made public accusations are welcoming the law enforcement activity, with their lawyers stating that they will always support law enforcement efforts to prosecute those who have violated the law.

  • What is the time frame of the allegations against Sean Combs?

    -The allegations against Sean Combs span from as early as 30 years ago, coinciding with the rise of his career, up until the present year, covering a broad range of incidents and accusations.

  • How does the lack of a statute of limitations for certain crimes like sex trafficking impact this case?

    -The lack of a statute of limitations for sex trafficking means that allegations and potential charges can be pursued regardless of when the crimes allegedly occurred, allowing for a more extensive investigation into past events.

  • What is the role of the media in covering this case?

    -The media plays a crucial role in providing updates and information about the investigation, the law enforcement activities, and the reactions from involved parties, helping to keep the public informed about the developments in the case.

Outlines

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๐Ÿ” Ongoing Federal Investigation into Sean Combs' Properties

Law enforcement is conducting searches on properties associated with Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of a federal investigation into human trafficking. The investigation has been ongoing for several years, and authorities believe an arrest may be imminent. Live video footage of the search at Combs' Los Angeles home in Beverly Hills shows a significant law enforcement presence. A simultaneous search is also being conducted in Miami, with Homeland Security and local law enforcement involved. There have been multiple civil suits against Combs, including allegations of human trafficking, all of which he has denied. The searches are being coordinated out of the Southern District of New York, indicating a high level of law enforcement coordination.

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๐Ÿšจ Analysis of the Search Warrant and Legal Proceedings

ABC News contributors and legal experts, Brian Buckmire and Brad Garrett, discuss the legal implications of the searches on Sean Combs' properties. They emphasize the need for probable cause to search a home and speculate on the evidence that might have led to the issuance of the search warrants. The discussion highlights the possibility of corroborating evidence being sought to support multiple allegations of trafficking against Combs. The experts also consider the significance of the searches being conducted simultaneously in different locations and the potential for future arrests based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.

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๐Ÿ•ต๏ธโ€โ™‚๏ธ Legal and Social Implications of the Allegations Against Sean Combs

The video script discusses the long-standing rumors and allegations against Sean Combs, including involvement in various criminal activities. The legal experts explore the span of time over which these allegations have been made, dating back to the early 1990s and continuing up to the present day. They discuss the potential for corroborating evidence from both public accusations and unspoken witnesses, considering the broad range of allegations from different individuals over the years. The conversation underscores the gravity of the situation and the importance of the ongoing investigation in seeking justice and the truth.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กLaw Enforcement

Law enforcement refers to the activities of government entities and their agents aimed at maintaining law and order, preventing and detecting crime, and apprehending criminals. In the context of the video, law enforcement agencies are conducting searches at properties associated with Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of a federal investigation into human trafficking allegations.

๐Ÿ’กFederal Investigation

A federal investigation is an inquiry conducted by national-level law enforcement agencies into potential violations of federal law. In the video, it is mentioned that authorities are carrying out searches at properties associated with Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of a federal investigation into human trafficking, indicating a serious and wide-reaching probe into alleged criminal activities.

๐Ÿ’กHuman Trafficking

Human trafficking is a grave crime where individuals are recruited, transported, or harbored through force, fraud, or deception for the purpose of exploitation, which can include forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation. In the video, the investigation's focus on human trafficking suggests that the authorities are probing into serious allegations of the exploitation and abuse of individuals.

๐Ÿ’กSearch Warrant

A search warrant is a legal document issued by a judge that authorizes law enforcement officers to search a specific location for evidence of criminal activity. In the video, the mention of a search warrant implies that law enforcement has obtained judicial approval, based on probable cause, to enter and search the properties associated with Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

๐Ÿ’กProbable Cause

Probable cause is a legal standard that requires a reasonable belief, based on facts and evidence, that a crime has been or is being committed. It is a prerequisite for law enforcement to conduct searches, make arrests, or obtain warrants. In the context of the video, probable cause is the basis for the issuance of search warrants for Sean 'Diddy' Combs' properties.

๐Ÿ’กArrest

An arrest is the act of apprehending and detaining an individual suspected of having committed a crime, typically followed by charging them with an offense. In the video, the possibility of an imminent arrest in relation to the investigation signifies a potential escalation of the legal actions against the individual under investigation.

๐Ÿ’กCivil Suits

Civil suits are legal disputes between two or more parties seeking money damages or specific performances as a resolution. In the context of the video, civil suits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs refer to the multiple legal claims brought against him, which include allegations of human trafficking, and these suits are separate from the criminal investigation.

๐Ÿ’กAlleged Crimes

Alleged crimes refer to wrongful acts that are claimed to have been committed but have not been proven in a court of law. In the video, the alleged crimes pertain to the serious accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, including human trafficking, which are the subject of both civil suits and the federal investigation.

๐Ÿ’กEvidence

Evidence is any information or objects that tend to prove or disprove a fact in a legal case. In the context of the video, evidence refers to the potential proof that law enforcement is seeking to corroborate the allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, which could include documents, recordings, or other physical items.

๐Ÿ’กSimultaneous Searches

Simultaneous searches refer to the execution of multiple search operations at different locations at the same time. In the video, the term is used to describe the coordinated efforts by law enforcement to search properties associated with Sean 'Diddy' Combs in both Los Angeles and Miami, aiming to prevent the destruction or concealment of evidence.

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Highlights

Law enforcement sources inform ABC News that authorities are conducting searches at properties associated with Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of a federal investigation into human trafficking.

The investigation has been ongoing for several years, with an arrest potentially imminent.

Live video footage is shown of one of the searches being conducted at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Los Angeles home in the Beverly Hills area.

A simultaneous search is also being conducted in Miami, with Homeland Security and local law enforcement partners involved.

There have been multiple allegations and civil suits against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, including human trafficking, all of which he has denied.

The searches are being coordinated out of the Southern District of New York, which has handled similar allegations in the past.

The law enforcement presence is significant at both the Los Angeles and Miami properties.

The simultaneous searches are likely conducted to prevent evidence from being hidden or destroyed while one property is being searched.

Law enforcement must have probable cause to search a home, which involves a belief that a crime has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur.

The investigation into Sean 'Diddy' Combs may be connected to civil lawsuits and allegations stemming from the Southern District of New York.

The evidence collection team from the FBI and DHS is involved in the search, indicating a serious and coordinated effort.

An arrest is not imminent at this point, but law enforcement is actively searching for evidence.

The women who have made public accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs are welcoming the law enforcement activity.

The lawyers of the alleged victims express support for law enforcement and hope this is the beginning of holding Mr. Combs responsible for his alleged conduct.

Some allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs date back 30 years, coinciding with the rise of his career.

The investigation spans a long period, with allegations from 1993 to at least 2023-2024.

There have been rumors and whispers about Sean 'Diddy' Combs' involvement in various illegal activities throughout his career.

The long investigation involves corroborating allegations from multiple people who have come forward, and potentially others who have not yet spoken out.

The search aims to find evidence that supports the allegations made in civil lawsuits and could potentially lead to criminal charges.

The use of technology, such as cameras and video recordings, is discussed as potential evidence in the case against Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

The seriousness of the allegations, including sex trafficking, which has severe penalties under the law and no statute of limitations, is emphasized.

Transcripts

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GOOD MONDAY AFTERNOON

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ON KAYNA WHITWORTH HERE IN LOS

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ANGELES.

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AND WE START WITH SOME BREAKING

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NEWS HERE ON ABC NEWS LIVE.

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LAW ENFORCEMENT SOURCES

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ARE TELLING ABC NEWS THAT

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RIGHT NOW AUTHORITIES

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ARE CARRYING OUT SEARCHES

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AT PROPERTIES ASSOCIATED WITH P

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DIDDY.

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THIS IS PART OF A FEDERAL

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INVESTIGATION INTO HUMAN

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TRAFFICKING.

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THEY SAY THAT THIS

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INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN ONGOING

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NOW FOR SEVERAL.

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THEY ADD OUR SOURCES THAT AN

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ARREST DOES APPEAR TO BE

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IMMINENT AT THIS TIME.

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BUT WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING

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AT RIGHT NOW IS LIVE VIDEO

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OF ONE OF THESE SEARCHES

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BEING CONDUCTED.

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NOW, THIS IS A SEARCH THAT IS

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HAPPENING AT SEAN DIDDY COMBS,

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LOS ANGELES HOME.

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THIS IS IN THE BEVERLY HILLS

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AREA.

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AS YOU SEE, A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT

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OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PRESENCE

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THERE ALL AROUND HOME.

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SO THIS SEARCH JUST BEGAN HERE.

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THERE'S ALSO, AS WE UNDERSTAND

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,SEARCH BEING CONDUCTED

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ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE

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COUNTRY IN MIAMI, BECAUSE WE

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ARE HEARING FROM HOMELAND

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SECURITY THAT THERE

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ARE INVESTIGATIONS GOING

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ON USING THE ASSISTANCE OF HCI

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,LOS ANGELES AND HCI MIAMI

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ALONG WITH LOCAL LAW

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ENFORCEMENT PARTNERS.

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WE DO UNDERSTAND THAT THEY

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WILL PROVIDE US WITH UPDATES

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AS POSSIBLE.

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BUT THIS GOES INTO MULTIPLE

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ALLEGATIONS AGAINST SEAN DIDDY

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COMBS.

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THE YEARS THERE HAVE BEEN

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SEVERAL CIVIL SUITS AGAINST HIM

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AS WELL, INCLUDING HUMAN

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TRAFFICKING, ALL OF WHICH

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HE HAS DENIED AS THIS HAS BEEN

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ONGOING.

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BUT AGAIN, CLEARLY AN

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ESCALATION THAT WE ARE SEEING

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PLAY OUT LIVE RIGHT NOW, LOS

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ANGELES.

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I WANT TO BRING IN OUR

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ABC NEWS CONTRIBUTOR AND TRIAL

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ATTORNEY BRIAN BUCKMIRE, WHO I

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KNOW.

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BRIAN, YOU HAVE BEEN FOLLOWING

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THIS CASE FOR MANY MONTHS

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AND YOU BRING IT UP TO ME

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ALL THE TIME.

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NOW, I WOULDN'T CALL THIS

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THE CULMINATION.

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IN FACT, PROBABLY THIS IS THE

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BEGINNING.

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RIGHT.

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SO WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF THE FACT

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THAT THEY'VE DECIDED CARRY OUT

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THESE TWO SEARCHES

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SIMULTANEOUSLY AND ON SIDES

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OF THE COUNTRY HERE?

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>> SO YOU'RE RIGHT.

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I'VE BEEN TALKING TO THOSE

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ABOUT THIS FAR TOO LONG.

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BUT WHAT WHAT DOES IT GET YOU?

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>> WHAT DOES A PERSON NEED

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TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO SEARCH

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A HOME?

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PROBABLE CAUSE SO WHAT I'M

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DOING IS I'M LOOKING BACKWARDS.

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HOW COULD A JUDGE GRANT

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THE ABILITY SEARCH THESE

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TWO HOMES?

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AND WHY WOULD YOU DO IT

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SIMULTANEOUSLY?

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PROBABLE CAUSE BEING BELIEF, OR

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AT LEAST HAVING THE QUANTITY

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OF INFORMATION THE CRIME EITHER

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DID HAPPEN IS HAPPENING OR

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IS GOING TO HAPPEN.

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THAT'S HOW ENFORCEMENT

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MUST HAVE TO PROVE TO A

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JUDGE OR A COURT WHY THEY HAVE

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THE OPPORTUNITY OR THE LEGAL

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ABILITY TO SEARCH SOMEONE'S

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HOME.

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NOW, WHY WOULD YOU DO IT

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IN CONJUNCTION FROM

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ONE PROPERTY AND ANOTHER AT THE

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SAME?

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LAW ENFORCEMENT TYPICALLY DOES

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THIS BECAUSE THEY ARE WORRIED

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THAT INFORMATION OR PROPERTY OR

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EVIDENCE MAY BE HIDDEN AWAY OR

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WHILE YOU'RE SEARCHING

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ONE PROPERTY.

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AND SO THEY'RE LOOKING FOR

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SOMETHING CORROBORATE

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THE BELIEF THAT THEY HAVE THAT

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A CRIME DID OCCUR.

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AND AS YOU POINTED EARLIER,

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HE'S FACING MULTIPLE

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ALLEGATIONS OF TRAFFICKING.

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PERHAPS THAT IS A CRIME

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IN WHICH THEY'RE INVESTIGATING,

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PERHAPS THAT IS WHY

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THEY'RE TRYING TO SEEK

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MORE INFORMATION FROM.

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BUT IN ORDER TO SEARCH A HOME,

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YOU HAVE TO PROBABLE CAUSE.

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>> THE ONLY QUESTION

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IS PROBABLE CAUSE OF WHAT?

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PROBABLE CAUSE.

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AND SO, BRIAN, AS YOU LOOK

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AT THIS AND WATCH THIS AND WILL

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SHOUT IF WE SEE ANYTHING, ANY

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MORE MOVEMENT ON THESE SCREENS

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,BUT IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE,

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RIGHT, THAT THIS IS ALL

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BEING RUN OUT OF THE SOUTHERN

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DISTRICT OF, NEW YORK HERE.

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SO THERE IS A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT

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OF COORDINATION HAPPENING

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WITHIN LAW ENFORCEMENT AT THE

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HIGHEST LEVELS.

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>> ABSOLUTELY.

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AND THE REASON WHY?

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I BELIEVE IT'S BEING

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COORDINATED OUT OF THE CITY.

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AND WHY ARE THE SOUTHERN

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DISTRICT OF NEW YORK

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ENCOMPASSES, FOR THE MOST PART,

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MANHATTAN IS A LOT OF THE

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SIMILAR ALLEGATION STEMMING

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FROM THERE, WHETHER IT

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BE CASSIE OR THE OTHER

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FOUR ALLEGATIONS OR CIVIL

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LAWSUITS THAT STEMMED FROM IT

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AFTERWARDS.

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AND SO WHAT IT APPEARS TO BE,

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IT MEANS IF YOU'RE THINKING

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THIS IS CONNECTED TO THE CIVIL

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LAWSUITS, ARE THAT THE FDNY

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IS COORDINATING WITH THE OTHER

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AGENCIES IN MIAMI, AS WELL

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AS LOS ANGELES, TO SEARCH

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THE PROPERTIES OF SEAN COMBS

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TO SEE IF THERE'S ANY EVIDENCE

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OF THAT.

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NOW, I CAN'T THINK OF ANYTHING

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OFF THE TOP OF MY HEAD.

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WHAT WOULD BE EVIDENCE OF

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TRAFFICKING PREDOMINANTLY,

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SOMETHING THAT MIGHT STICK OUT

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AS TO SOMETHING TO CORROBORATE

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WHAT HEARD THESE CIVIL

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ALLEGATIONS.

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BUT IF THEY FIND IT, IT COULD

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TO FURTHER INVESTIGATIONS.

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AT THIS POINT, WE'RE HEARING

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THAT THERE'S NO POTENTIAL

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ARRESTS, BUT IT DOESN'T MEAN

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THEY WANT TO BE ONE IN

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THE FUTURE BASED ON EITHER

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MORE INFORMATION OR IF THERE

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ARE FINDING WHATEVER IT IS THAT

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THEY'RE HOPING TO FIND A MEANS

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TO LOCATIONS.

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>> AND BRIAN, WE DO WANT

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TO MENTION THAT WE WERE

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INITIALLY WHAT WE'RE SHOWING

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OUR VIEWERS HERE IS A HOME

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IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA NEAR

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BEVERLY HILLS.

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THAT IS NOT THE CASE OF WHAT

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YOU'RE SEEING ON YOUR VIDEO

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ON YOUR SCREEN IS, IN FACT,

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MIAMI.

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AND THEN THEY ARE ALSO

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SEARCHING A HOME SIMULTANEOUSLY

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IN LOS ANGELES, IN THE BEVERLY

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HILLS AREA, THE EXACT

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SAME TIME.

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AND TO BRIAN'S POINT HERE,

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THAT LAW ENFORCEMENT THAT OFTEN

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IN AN EFFORT TO MAKE SURE

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THAT THESE SEARCHES CAN

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BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT SORT

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OF TIPPING OFF ANYONE ELSE

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THAT MIGHT BE INVOLVED

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BUT DOESN'T ANYONE ANY TIME

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TO DO ANYTHING QUESTIONABLE

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WITH EVIDENCE.

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SO YOU'RE GETTING A LARGER SHOT

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THERE.

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YOU CAN SEE NOW HOW CLOSE

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THAT HOME IS TO THE WATER.

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AS OUR AFFILIATE HELICOPTER

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IS FLYING OVER THIS HOME AGAIN

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IN MIAMI, AS IT IS BEING

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SEARCHED AND.

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AND I WANT TO NOW BRING IN OUR

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ABC NEWS CONTRIBUTOR AND FORMER

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FBI AGENT BRAD GARRETT

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BRIAN BUCKMIRE.

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DON'T GO ANYWHERE BECAUSE

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I HAVE SEVERAL MORE QUESTIONS

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FOR YOU AS WELL.

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BUT, BRAD, AS YOU'RE

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WATCHING THIS, FIRST OF ALL,

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CAN YOU EXPLAIN TO US, BRAD,

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WHAT THAT VEHICLE IS THAT WE'RE

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SEEING RIGHT THERE, THAT BIG

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WHITE TRUCK?

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WELL, I CAN'T SEE I DON'T

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HAVE A SCREEN UP TO SEE IT,

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BUT IT LOOKS LIKE A CARGO TRUCK

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OR LOOKS LIKE A ANY SORT TRUCK

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THAT YOU COULD PUT EVIDENCE

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INTO.

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SO THAT WE DON'T KNOW

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WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR.

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>> I CAN GIVE YOU A LIST

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OF WHAT I THINK THEY'RE LOOKING

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FOR IS THAT YOU HAVE TO HAVE

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A CRIME SCENE SEARCH VEHICLE

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TO GO IN WITH THE VARIOUS

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THINGS YOU NEED DO TO SEARCH.

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SO MY GUESS IS IT'S

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THAT BECAUSE MY SENSE WAS THIS

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WAS IT, THEY WEREN'T GOING

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THERE TO ARREST ANYBODY.

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THIS WAS TO DO A SEARCH.

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AND SO THEY TOOK EVERYONE

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PROBABLY THE EVIDENCE RESPONSE

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TEAMS OF NAVY, THE FBI AND DHS

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TO DO THIS SEARCH.

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YEAH.

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SO A LARGE VEHICLE TO COLLECT

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EVIDENCE.

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IT DOES ALSO LOOK LIKE IT HAS

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SOME KIND OF SATELLITE UP

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IN THE AIR AS WELL.

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WE'RE ALSO SEEING LOCAL NEWS

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IN THE AREA AND YOU'RE SEEING

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A LAW ENFORCEMENT, BRAD,

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OF WALKING DOWN A VERY LONG

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DRIVEWAY TO, ENTER THE HOME

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AND YOU'RE NOT SEEING YOU KNOW,

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IT'S NOT A CHAOTIC SCENE AT

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ALL.

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DEFINITELY NOT IN HERE.

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RIGHT.

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OUR SOURCES ARE SAYING THAT AN

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ARREST AT THIS POINT IS NOT

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IMMINENT.

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RIGHT.

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SO, YOU KNOW, QUICKLY, LET'S

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WHY DID.

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WHY WERE THEY ABLE TO GO

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IN THERE TO BRIAN'S POINT?

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HOW DID THEY CONVINCE A JUDGE

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TO GO IN THERE?

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YOU HAVE TO HAVE A LINK

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DIRECTLY TO THESE TWO HOUSES.

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IN OTHER WORDS, DO THEY HAVE

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VIDEO OF OF THESE SOME OF THESE

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ACTS THAT ARE BEING ALLEGED

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IN EITHER LOCATION OR BOTH

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LOCATIONS?

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IS THERE ARE THERE WITNESSES?

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PEOPLE HAVE COME FORWARD.

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OF COURSE, PEOPLE COME FORWARD.

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>> CAN THEY PUT AN AX IN THESE

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HOUSES AND MAYBE THEY WERE

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THERE FIRSTHAND?

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>> IS THERE CCTV THAT CAN BE.

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DOES HE ACTUALLY HAVE VIDEO

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THAT HE COLLECTED WHILE THESE

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ACTS WERE GOING ON?

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IT'S NOT UNCOMMON IN THESE

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TYPES OF CASES.

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SO IT'S ALL ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED

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.

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THOSE HOUSES THAT LAW

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ENFORCEMENT CONVINCED A JUDGE

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THAT THERE MAY BE ELEMENTS

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OF THE CRIME INSIDE THESE

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HOUSES.

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>> ALL RIGHT.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR

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THAT ANALYSIS.

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I ALSO HOPE WE CAN GET SOME

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VIDEO UP OF THE RAID THAT'S

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HAPPENING IN LOS ANGELES.

07:26

WELL, SO THAT WE CAN LEARN

07:27

A LITTLE BIT MORE.

07:27

BUT IN THE MEANTIME,

07:28

YOU'RE SEEING, AGAIN,

07:30

MORE VIDEO OF IT EITHER.

07:30

BUT AGAIN, ARE TALKING

07:34

RIGHT NOW ABOUT A SIMULTANEOUS

07:34

SEARCH OF TWO OF HIS

07:35

PROPERTIES.

07:37

ONE HAPPENING IN MIAMI,

07:37

THE OTHER ONE HAPPENING IN LOS

07:38

ANGELES.

07:38

AND WE JUST HAVE SOME

07:41

NEW REPORTING, WE'RE TOLD HERE

07:42

BY OUR ABC'S AARON KATERSKY

07:45

THAT THE WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE

07:46

PUBLIC ACCUSATIONS AGAINST IT

07:47

ARE WELCOMING MONDAY'S LAW

07:49

ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITY, WE'RE

07:50

TOLD.

07:50

IN FACT THERE IS A STATEMENT

07:53

FROM ONE OF THEIR LAWYERS WHERE

07:54

THEY'RE SAYING WE WILL ALWAYS

07:57

SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT WHEN IT

07:57

SEEKS TO PROSECUTE THOSE

08:00

WHO HAVE VIOLATED THE LAW.

08:01

HOPEFULLY, THIS IS THE

08:01

BEGINNING OF A PROCESS

08:05

THAT WILL HOLD MR. COMBS

08:05

RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT THEY CALL

08:08

HIS DEPRAVED CONDUCT.

08:09

AND SO I WANT TO BRING BACK IN

08:09

HERE BRIAN BUCKMIRE.

08:12

AND, BRIAN, IT WAS THE FIRST

08:12

THING WE TALKED ABOUT, RIGHT,

08:13

THAT THIS THIS IS NOT

08:15

THE CULMINATION OF THIS THIS

08:16

POTENTIALLY COULD BE THE VERY

08:16

BEGINNING.

08:17

SO, BRIAN, WHAT DO YOU MAKE OF,

08:19

FIRST OF ALL, THAT THE LAWYERS

08:19

ARE JUMPING RIGHT OUT, TALK

08:22

ABOUT THIS IMMEDIATELY, NOT

08:23

WASTING ANY TIME TO DRAW

08:24

ATTENTION TO IT.

08:27

>> WELL THIS IS BENEFICIAL NOT

08:27

ONLY FOR THEIR CLIENTS BUT ALSO

08:28

FOR THE CASES.

08:29

IF LOOK TO THE LAST

08:30

ALLEGED VICTIM, ROBIN JONES

08:31

JUNIOR, CAME OUT

08:34

WITH ALLEGATIONS THAT SOMETHING

08:34

VERY SIMILAR TO CASSIE AS WELL

08:36

AS THE OTHER THREE WOMEN

08:37

WHO BROUGHT CHARGES OR BROUGHT

08:38

ALLEGATIONS.

08:38

SORRY HE SAID THAT SEAN COMBS

08:41

HAS CAMERAS THROUGHOUT HIS HOME

08:44

THAT RECORDS.

08:45

A LOT OF THE EVENTS IN HIS

08:45

COMPLAINT, THAT BEING JONES

08:47

JR'S, HE HAD SNAPSHOTS OF VIDEO

08:48

THAT HE HAD TAKEN HIMSELF.

08:52

AND SO TO BRAD'S POINT, I THINK

08:52

PART OF THIS, IF THE WHY

08:56

AND THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

08:57

IS LOOKING INTO THIS IN THE

08:58

LENS OF THESE CIVIL OCCASIONS

09:00

IS TO SEE HOW MUCH OF IT

09:00

IS TRUE.

09:01

AND IF ANY OF THIS IS TRUE,

09:04

COULD A CRIMINAL CHARGES

09:04

BE LEVIED AGAINST SEAN COMBS?

09:05

NOW SOME OF THESE SIMILAR

09:07

ALLEGATIONS CAME UP BECAUSE

09:08

OF A LOOK BACK WINDOW FOR CIVIL

09:11

ALLEGATIONS TO BE BROUGHT

09:11

THROUGH.

09:12

NEW YORK'S ADULT SURVIVOR.

09:15

BUT SOME OF THESE CHARGES, LIKE

09:15

SEX TRAFFICKING, HAVE NO

09:18

STATUTE LIMITATIONS AND THEY

09:19

HAVE SEVERE PENALTIES UNDER

09:23

LAW.

09:23

AND SO LAW ENFORCEMENT LOOKING

09:24

AT THIS AND SAYING, IF THESE

09:24

ARE TRUE AND THERE ARE VIDEOS

09:27

AND THERE ARE CAMERAS OR

09:28

THAT THESE ALLEGATIONS CAN

09:30

BE CORROBORATE TO WHAT WE FIND

09:32

IN SEAN COMBS HOME, THEN

09:33

THEY WILL MOVE TO THE NEXT

09:33

STEP, WHICH POTENTIALLY

09:35

BEING EVIDENCE COLLECTING OR

09:35

ARRESTING SOMEONE.

09:38

AND BRIAN, IF YOU CAN, JUST

09:39

QUICKLY, WHILE WE ONLY HAVE

09:39

A FEW MORE MOMENTS HERE, HELP

09:42

OUR AUDIENCE UNDERSTAND HOW FAR