Surveillance footage purporting to show millionaire entertainment mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs viciously hitting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a corridor in 2016 while sporting only socks and a towel around his waist is a startling and shameful development. The footage was taken in a Los Angeles hotel.
Diddy disgraced as CNN drops exclusive video of him beating Cassie
In November, Combs was sued by Cassie Ventura, who claimed that he had abused her physically and sexually. But a day later, after the parties came to an out-of-court settlement, she dismissed the case.
Ventura’s accusations seem to be supported by this new footage, which CNN was only able to obtain. Specifically, Ventura claims that Combs struck her in the face, giving her a black eye.
Combs’s attorneys claim that the violent episode was caused by her severe intoxication. According to the lawsuit, Combs allegedly awoke from a drunken stupor, resumed screaming at Ventura, followed her into the hallway, threw her to the ground, and smashed a vase on the floor.
Legal experts previously suggested that Ventura’s settled lawsuit could still pose problems for Combs. Despite likely signing a nondisclosure agreement as part of the settlement, evidence from the case could still be subpoenaed by prosecutors. This disgraceful video adds to the mounting evidence against him and tarnishes his public image.
Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations raided Combs’ mansions in Los Angeles and Miami earlier this year as part of an ongoing investigation. Derrick Parker, the New York Police Department’s former “hip-hop cop” who investigated Combs’ role in a 1999 nightclub shooting, commented on the video.
“This video is very damaging to his case,” said Parker. “This is gonna hurt him badly because it adds credence to what Ms. Ventura has been alleging about the abuse from him.”
Parker also mentioned that the video could accelerate the government’s case against Combs. “Everybody’s gonna see this, and they’re gonna see what a real dirtbag he is. The public itself is gonna see him in a different light. The government now is likely gonna speed up his case.”
This video is a severe blow to Diddy’s reputation and stands as a disgraceful chapter in his career. This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned to Pulse.com.gh for more updates.