Los Angeles, CA – The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office has announced that rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs will not face charges for a violent attack on his then-girlfriend captured by hotel security cameras in 2016. The disturbing video, recently aired on CNN, shows Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway, sparking outrage and scrutiny.
The video, dated March 5, 2016, shows Combs dragging Ventura down the hallway, throwing objects at her, and physically attacking her. The images in the video align with the description of an incident outlined in a lawsuit filed by Ventura, alleging years of abuse and violence from Combs. Although the lawsuit was settled, it prompted further legal actions and a federal sex trafficking investigation into Combs.
Despite the graphic footage, the District Attorney’s Office stated that the statute of limitations has expired, preventing them from pursuing criminal charges against Combs for the assault on Ventura. The office encouraged any victims or witnesses of crimes to come forward and report them to law enforcement for support.
Attorney Douglas Wigdor, representing Cassie Ventura, expressed the courage she displayed in bringing the assault to light, emphasizing the predatory behavior depicted in the video. Meanwhile, Combs denied the allegations in the lawsuits and his legal team refuted the claims made against him.
In the wake of the video surfacing, federal agents conducted raids on Combs’ properties in Miami and Los Angeles, as part of an ongoing investigation related to sex trafficking accusations. Combs’ lawyer, Shawn Holley, denounced the allegations as baseless and criticized the authorities for their approach during the raids.
The intense legal battles and investigations surrounding Combs have created a cloud of controversy over his reputation and career. The allegations of abuse and misconduct have cast a shadow on his legacy as a music mogul and public figure. The outcome of these legal challenges will determine the future trajectory of Combs’ career and personal life.