Los Angeles, California – Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs faced public outrage last week after a violent video emerged showing him assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a hotel hallway in 2016. The disturbing footage captured Combs chasing Ventura, grabbing her by the neck, throwing her to the ground, and kicking her as she lay defenseless. Despite the severity of the attack and Combs accepting responsibility for his actions in a video apology, he will not face criminal charges.
Following the release of the video by CNN, Ventura’s allegations in a lawsuit she filed last year were reinforced. She accused Combs of physical and sexual abuse, including kicking, stomping, and forcing her to perform sexual acts with male sex workers. The lawsuit detailed the specific incident shown in the surveillance footage and claimed that Combs also threw glass vases at Ventura during the altercation.
In response to the public outcry over the video, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office condemned Combs for his actions. However, due to the statute of limitations, they were unable to file charges against him for the assault. The District Attorney’s Office emphasized the importance of reporting crimes promptly to law enforcement and stated that, unfortunately, they could not prosecute the attack due to the timeline of events.
Ventura and Combs settled the lawsuit for an undisclosed amount shortly after she filed it. Combs denied the allegations of rape and assault, stating that the settlement was not an admission of guilt. Despite his denial, other lawsuits have been filed against him, including accusations of rape, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. Combs vehemently denied these claims and vowed to fight for his reputation and legacy.
As of now, no criminal charges have been filed against Combs in relation to the allegations made against him. The ongoing legal battles and public scrutiny have cast a shadow over the music mogul’s career and personal life, prompting him to defend himself against what he deems as baseless attacks on his character.