Newly released security camera footage appears to show hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs brutally attacking former girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016. The disturbing video has sparked outrage and raised questions about Combs' innocence in light of the ongoing legal battle.
Celebrities have been swift to condemn Diddy's alleged actions, with 50 Cent leading the charge. In a sarcastic social media post, 50 Cent mocked Combs' previous denials, predicting his lawyers' upcoming defense. Supermodel Emily Ratajkowski branded Combs a "monster," while singer Aubrey O'Day shared the video and expressed support for Ventura. Barstool Sports founder Dave Portnoy demanded that Combs be jailed and the person who withheld the video be punished.
Ventura filed a lawsuit against Combs in November 2022, accusing him of physical and sexual abuse. However, she dropped the case a day later after the parties reached an out-of-court settlement. The details of the settlement remain confidential.
The shocking surveillance video, obtained exclusively by CNN, appears to corroborate Ventura's allegations. Combs, wearing only socks and a towel, allegedly beats Ventura in a hotel hallway. Ventura's lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, described the video as "gut-wrenching" and further confirmation of Combs' predatory behavior.
Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations raided Combs' mansions in Los Angeles and Miami as part of an ongoing investigation. The video reportedly strengthens the case against Combs, and former NYPD "hip-hop cop" Derrick Parker believes it will prompt the feds to expedite the investigation.
Combs has vehemently denied the allegations, claiming his innocence in a December 2022 statement. He has a history of legal issues, including a 1999 nightclub shooting for which he was charged with gun possession.
The video has garnered widespread attention and sparked outrage on social media. Experts believe it will damage Combs' reputation and lead to a reassessment of his character. Parker predicts that the public will view him in a different light, exacerbating the legal consequences he faces.
The newly released video has become a bombshell in the ongoing legal battle between Diddy and Cassie Ventura. The footage appears to corroborate Ventura's allegations, prompting celebrity outrage and raising questions about Combs' innocence. The investigation by Homeland Security Investigations is likely to intensify, and the public backlash against Combs is expected to continue.
