Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office Responds to Clip of Diddy Abusing Cassie

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs made headlines in the past 24 hours after a video surfaced showing him abusing Cassie. The bombshell clip shows the hip-hop mogul shoving, kicking and dragging the singer down a hotel hallway in March 2016. Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office reveals its next steps.

“We are aware of the video circulating online showing Sean Combs assaulting a young woman in Los Angeles. We find the images extremely disturbing and difficult to watch,” read the May 17 press release.

Will Sean “Diddy” Combs face charges?

Right now, the answer to that question appears to be no. According to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s office, they do not intend to charge Diddy for assaulting Cassie.

The violent incident took place at the “now closed” InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. But even though the abuse occurred in Los Angeles County, the statement found it happened too long ago for legal action.

“If the behavior described had occurred in 2016, we would unfortunately not be able to press charges because the behavior would have occurred beyond the period in which a crime of aggression can be prosecuted. To date, law enforcement has not presented a case related to the attack depicted in the video against Mr. Combs, but we encourage anyone who has been a victim or witness to a crime to report it to law enforcement. order or contact our office. for the support of our Victim Services Office.

Viral Abuse Video Recap

Diddy and his representatives have not yet responded to the images revealed by CNN on Friday. Cassie also hasn’t spoken about the visuals of her trauma being public. However, his lawyer, Douglas H. Wigdor, said the images “confirmed Mr. Combs’ disturbing and predatory behavior.

Wigdor also praised his client for her “brave and courage” in first shining a light on her abuse at the hands of Diddy in November 2023. The lawyer also represented Cassie when she sued her ex-boyfriend. friend for abuse, assault and trafficking. Less than 48 hours later, Diddy settled with Ventura for an undisclosed amount.

However, Cassie’s lawsuit has apparently inspired several people to come forward with similar allegations against the self-proclaimed “Brother Love.”

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On Friday, Cassie’s husband, Alex Fine, shared a letter he previously wrote about men who commit domestic violence.

As celebrities like Judge Greg Mathis and Erica Campbell continue to show the singer their love online, Slim Thug has apologized for previously doubting her abuse claims.

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