In a shocking revelation, exclusive 2016 surveillance footage obtained by CNN reveals music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. This video corroborates the allegations Ventura detailed in a federal lawsuit settled last November.
The surveillance clips, dated March 5, 2016, capture the incident at the now-defunct InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles. CNN verified the footage’s authenticity by comparing it with publicly available images of the hotel’s interior.
The video begins with Ventura exiting a hotel room and heading toward the elevators. Combs, clad in a towel, sprints down the hallway, grabs Ventura by the neck, and throws her to the ground. Maintaining his grip on the towel, Combs then kicks Ventura as she lies on the floor.
Combs retrieves a purse and suitcase, delivering another kick to Ventura moments later. Following this, he drags her by her sweatshirt before walking away.
Ventura slowly stands, gathers her belongings, and reaches for a phone near the elevators. At this point, Combs, still in a towel and socks, returns and shoves Ventura.
The video also captures Combs throwing an object at her from a nearby chair before walking away. He turns back as an elevator door opens, revealing another person.
Cassie Ventura, who settled her lawsuit with Combs for an undisclosed amount, declined to comment on the video. Her attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, stated, “This gut-wrenching video further confirms Mr. Combs’ disturbing and predatory behavior. Ms. Ventura’s bravery in bringing this to light cannot be overstated.”
Representatives for Combs and InterContinental Hotels have yet to respond to iHearts143Quotes’ request for comment. Combs has consistently denied the allegations made by Ventura.
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