A video obtained by CNN from 2016 shows rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs engaging in physical altercations with his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, matching Ventura’s previous allegations. The footage, compiled from different camera angles at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, depicts Combs grabbing, shoving, and kicking Ventura. Despite Ventura reaching a settlement with Combs and declining to comment on the video, her attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, expressed dismay at Combs’ behavior. Combs, who denied Ventura’s allegations, faced public scrutiny and legal issues following the surfacing of the video. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, aware of the footage, highlighted the disturbing nature of the incident but stated that the statute of limitations prevented charges. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed awareness of the video but revealed no active investigation involving Combs. Ventura’s lawsuit against Combs, in addition to subsequent lawsuits accusing him of misconduct, led to federal investigations at his residences in California and Florida. Despite the legal battles, Combs maintains his innocence and continues to fight against what he views as baseless accusations.
Vocabulary List:
- Allegations (noun): Claims or assertions madetypically without proof.
- Altercations (noun): Disputes or argumentstypically physical in nature.
- Compiling (verb): Putting together or assembling from various sources.
- Settlement (noun): An agreement or resolution reached between parties in a dispute.
- Scrutiny (noun): Close examination or inspectionoften with critical evaluation.
- Accusations (noun): Charges or claims of wrongdoing or misconduct.
