Coverage dated May 17, 2024 to May 22, 2024

Cassie Ventura Speaks After Diddy Assault Footage: Says Domestic Violence ‘Broke Me’

Headline from Forbes, on the newest of 2 developments

CNN published footage last week that depicts Cassie Ventura’s ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, attacking Ventura in a hotel hallway.

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May 18, 2024
Sean 'Diddy' Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events
Headline from WHEC Rochester ·
May 23, 2024Newest
Cassie Ventura Speaks After Diddy Assault Footage: Says Domestic Violence ‘Broke Me’
Headline from Forbes ·

2 reports not tied to one development ·

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12 articles, oldest first.

Washington Times
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs abuse allegations: A timeline of key events (opens Washington Times)
Published May 17, 2024
Washington Times's feed description
Newly released video appears to show Sean "Diddy" Combs beating his former singing protege and girlfriend Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016.
Insider
Cassie appeared to be bruised on her body 2 days after Sean 'Diddy' Combs appeared to physically attack her in 2016, report says (opens Insider)
Published May 17, 2024
Insider's feed description
The singer, who dated the music mogul from 2007 to 2018, brought a lawsuit against him in late 2023, accusing him of perpetuating a "cycle of abuse."
Fox News
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs likely settled Cassie lawsuit ‘quickly’ to prevent hotel tape from coming out: ex-FBI agent (opens Fox News)
Published May 17, 2024
Fox News's feed description
A former CIA and FBI agent said she thought that Sean "Diddy" Combs likely settled the lawsuit filed against him by ex Cassie Ventura "so quickly" because he knew about the hotel tape.
Breitbart News
Celebrities, Politicians React to 'Monster' Sean 'Diddy' Combs Following Release of 2016 Cassie Ventura Assault Footage (opens Breitbart News)
Published May 17, 2024
Breitbart News's feed description
The recently released 2016 video footage showing Sean "Diddy" Combs brutally beating his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura has provoked shock and outrage -- from Combs' fellow celebrities as well as the general public and even some politicians.
New York Post
Lawyers for Cassie Ventura blast ‘pathetic’ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs apology: ‘More about himself’ (opens New York Post)
Published May 18, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs' accuser' ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura lashed out at his "pathetic" apology Sunday after footage emerged of the rapper viciously beating her back in 2016.
Bangor Daily News
Diddy admits beating ex-girlfriend Cassie, says he's sorry, calls his actions 'inexcusable' (opens Bangor Daily News)
Published May 19, 2024
Bangor Daily News's feed description
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sean “Diddy” Combs admitted that he beat his ex-girlfriend Cassie in a hotel hallway in 2016 after CNN released video of the attack,
The Guardian
Cassie shares reminder to ‘believe victims’ after release of video of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assault (opens The Guardian)
Published May 22, 2024
The Guardian's feed description
Statement follows CNN release of 2016 surveillance video, after Cassie sued Combs, accusing him of rape and abuse
The Daily Caller
Diddy’s Ex-Girlfriend And Alleged Assault Victim, Cassie Ventura, Breaks Her Silence (opens The Daily Caller)
Published May 22, 2024
The Daily Caller's feed description
Diddy’s former girlfriend, and the alleged assault victim in the newly-released surveillance footage, broke her silence in a message posted to social media.
CNN
Cassie Ventura breaks her silence on 2016 video that showed her being physically assaulted by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs (opens CNN)
Published May 22, 2024
CNN's feed description
Cassie Ventura has shared a statement expressing her gratitude for the support she has received since CNN’s publication of a 2016 surveillance video that showed her being physically assaulted by her then-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Forbes
Cassie Ventura Speaks After Diddy Assault Footage: Says Domestic Violence ‘Broke Me’ (opens Forbes)
Published May 22, 2024
Forbes's feed description
CNN published footage last week that depicts Cassie Ventura’s ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, attacking Ventura in a hotel hallway.
New York Post
Cassie Ventura speaks out for first time since Diddy assault footage surfaced (opens New York Post)
Published May 22, 2024
New York Post's feed description
Cassie Ventura addressed the disturbing video that showed her ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting her in a hotel back in 2016 for the first...

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