Shocking surveillance footage from 2016 showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has surfaced online, bringing to light disturbing details that align with allegations from a lawsuit she filed and recently settled.
Watch: Diddy caught on camera assaulting Cassie
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The video, obtained exclusively by CNN, shows a series of disturbing events that took place on 5 March 2016, at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles.
The footage, compiled from multiple camera angles, shows Cassie leaving a hotel room and heading towards the elevators. Diddy, wrapped in a towel, is seen running down the hall after her.
In a gob-smacking escalation, Diddy grabs Cassie by the back of the neck, throws her to the floor, and then kicks her while still holding onto his towel.
The video captures Diddy retrieving a purse and suitcase before kicking Cassie again as she lies motionless on the floor.
He then drags her by her sweatshirt towards a room before walking away.
As Cassie slowly stands up and starts picking up items from the floor, Diddy returns, appearing to shove her before sitting down and forcefully throwing an object in her direction.
The footage concludes with Diddy walking away as an elevator door opens and another person appears to exit.
Reactions to Diddy’s downfall
The release of this footage has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. Cassie’s attorney, Douglas H Wigdor, expressed his client’s distress, stating:
“The gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behaviour of Mr Combs. Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light.”
Social media platforms have been flooded with reactions to the video.
Many fans and fellow celebrities have voiced their support for Cassie, praising her bravery for coming forward with her allegations.
Here are some of the reactions we picked: