What Did The Feds Seize During The Puff Daddy Raid? (3/28/24)

Beyond The Horizon

The process for obtaining a warrant to raid someone's home by federal law enforcement agencies generally follows these steps:

1. Investigation: Law enforcement agencies conduct an investigation to gather evidence that suggests criminal activity is occurring at the target location.
2. Probable Cause: Law enforcement must establish probable cause, meaning they must have sufficient evidence to believe that a crime has been committed and that evidence of the crime is likely to be found at the target location.
3. Affidavit: A law enforcement officer presents an affidavit to a judge or magistrate. This affidavit outlines the facts and evidence supporting the request for a search warrant. It typically includes details about the suspected criminal activity, the target location, and the specific evidence or contraband believed to be present.
4. Review by Judge: The judge or magistrate reviews the affidavit to determine if there is probable cause to issue a search warrant. The judge may ask for additional information or clarification before making a decision.
5. Issuance of Warrant: If the judge finds sufficient probable cause, they will issue a search warrant authorizing law enforcement to conduct a raid on the target location. The warrant specifies the scope of the search, including what areas of the premises can be searched and what items can be seized.
6. Execution of Raid: Law enforcement officers execute the raid in accordance with the terms of the warrant. They must conduct the search within the parameters set forth in the warrant and may seize any evidence or contraband found during the search that is within the scope of the warrant.

Regarding the evidence needed to obtain a search warrant, it typically includes specific information that establishes probable cause, such as:

• Witness statements
• Surveillance footage
• Physical evidence
• Financial records
• Information obtained from informants
• Results of undercover operations
• Expert testimony

The evidence presented must be reliable and credible enough to persuade a judge that there is a fair probability that evidence of a crime will be found at the target location. The level of evidence required is higher than mere suspicion but lower than beyond a reasonable doubt, which is the standard of proof required for a criminal conviction.
In this episode we take a look at the raid and what the feds were hoping to find during the execution of the warrant.
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Inside the raids at Sean 'Diddy' Combs' estates - Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)