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Sean "Diddy" Combs publicly apologizes for assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie in a 2016 video, calling his actions inexcusable. Despite the disturbing footage, the Los Angeles District Attorney's office states they cannot prosecute due to the statute of limitations, sparking outrage.

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The story revolves around a resurfaced video from 2016 showing rapper and entrepreneur Sean Diddy Combs, also known as Diddy, allegedly assaulting his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a Los Angeles hotel. Diddy's former assistant, Suzi Siegel, expressed that she was not surprised by the video as her intuition had previously led her to believe that the rapper had a violent side. The Los Angeles District Attorney, George Gascon, stated that it was too late to press charges against Diddy due to the statute of limitations. Several celebrities, including Kristin Chenoweth, spoke out about surviving domestic abuse and the lasting physical and spiritual impact such violence can have.

Following the release of the video, outrage and calls for justice emerged from various sources including 50 Cent, who condemned Diddy for the alleged assault. Diddy's son, Christian Combs, shared moments from a trip to Brazil amidst the circulating video. While there were widespread reactions to the footage, the District Attorney's office in Los Angeles mentioned that they could not bring charges against Diddy due to legal constraints, despite acknowledging the video's disturbing nature. Revolt, a music cable network formerly associated with Diddy, also reacted to the video months after Diddy had stepped down as their chairman.

Cassie's husband, Alex Fine, broke his silence following the video's release; however, in a surprising turn of events, it was reported that Cassie and Diddy had settled a lawsuit quickly after the alleged assault to prevent the hotel tape from being made public. Despite the shock and condemnation from various quarters, the legal repercussions indicated that Diddy would not face prosecution for the incident, much to the dismay of those seeking accountability.

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Thread Age 71 days

Number of Articles 235

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