Simply two days after Cassie Ventura was savagely assaulted by her then boyfriend Sean “P. Diddy” Combs, the actress and singer placed on a courageous face and turned out for the world premiere for her new movie The Excellent Match.
HipHollywood was readily available for the March 7, 2016 premiere — additionally attended by Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez — and caught she and Combs smiling for the cameras on the crimson carpet. We additionally spoke to Ventura about her position and taking pictures intimate scenes along with her co-star Terrence J.
Simply days earlier on March 5, 2016, safety video obtained by CNN seems to point out Combs assaulting Cassie within the hallway of the Intercontinenal Resort. The video captures a number of angles and exhibits Combs operating down the hallway in a white towel earlier than hitting her, kicking her and dragging her out of body. The video additionally exhibits Cassie speaking on a telephone within the hallway earlier than Diddy seems once more, this time seated after which throwing an object at her.
Cassie additionally detailed the bodily abuse she endured throughout her relationship with Combs in a federal lawsuit in November. Within the since settled swimsuit she additionally recounts an occasion in March 2016 the place Combs grew to become “extraordinarily intoxicated and punched Ms. Ventura within the face, giving her a black eye.”
On March 4, 2016 (simply at some point prior) Cassie spoke to HipHollywood about her position within the movie and appeared enthusiastic about this new chapter in her skilled life, all of the whereas masking a darkish secret in her private one.
Within the lawsuit she additionally alleged that Combs raped and bodily abused her, together with punching, beating, and kicking her within the face throughout their practically decade lengthy relationship (from 2007-2018).
The lawsuit was settled the day after it was filed.
Diddy issued an apology by way of his instagram account saying that he’s “really sorry” for his “inexcusable” actions.
“I used to be disgusted then after I did it. I’m disgusted now,” he added. “I went and I sought out skilled assist. I received into going to remedy, going to rehab. I needed to ask God for his mercy and charm. I’m so sorry. However I’m dedicated to be a greater man every day. I’m not asking for forgiveness. I’m really sorry.”
Cassie has not launched a press release relating to the video or apology, however her legal professional Douglas H. Wigdor mentioned in a press release: “The gut-wrenching video has solely additional confirmed the disturbing and predatory habits of Mr. Combs. Phrases can’t specific the braveness and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has proven in coming ahead to deliver this to mild.”