Cassie Ventura Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Allegations Against Sean Combs: 'Healing Journey Is Never Ending'

Los Angeles, California United States of America
Cassie Ventura spoke out about domestic violence allegations against Sean Combs for the first time
Combs has denied any wrongdoing and apologized for his actions in the 2016 video
Several other women have come forward with similar allegations against Combs
Ventura filed a civil lawsuit against Combs in 2023 alleging rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking
Video shows Combs physically assaulting Ventura in 2016
Cassie Ventura Breaks Silence on Domestic Violence Allegations Against Sean Combs: 'Healing Journey Is Never Ending'

Cassie Ventura, a singer and former girlfriend of Sean 'Diddy' Combs, has spoken out for the first time since a 2016 video showing him physically assaulting her was released. In statements on Instagram and in interviews with various media outlets, Ventura expressed her gratitude for the support she has received from friends, family, and fans. She also shared her experiences with domestic violence and encouraged others to believe victims.

Ventura filed a civil lawsuit against Combs in November 2023, alleging rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking over the course of their relationship. The lawsuit was settled shortly after it was filed. Since then, several other women have come forward with similar allegations against Combs.

The 2016 video shows Combs kicking, grabbing, dragging, and throwing a glass vase at Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. In the statement she posted on Instagram on May 23, Ventura wrote that 'Domestic Violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become.' She went on to thank her supporters and encourage others to speak out.

Ventura's lawyer, Douglas H. Wigdor, released a statement confirming that the video confirmed Combs' disturbing and predatory behavior. Roger Bonds, who served on Combs' security staff from 2003 to 2012, witnessed Combs being violent with women around four or five times during his tenure. Crystals McKinney sued Combs for sexual assault in March 2023.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted searches of Combs' Holmby Hills and Miami mansions as part of a federal inquiry into sex trafficking allegations involving Combs.

Despite the allegations against him, Combs has denied any wrongdoing and apologized for his actions in the 2016 video. Ventura's statement on Instagram did not mention Combs by name, but she encouraged others to 'open your heart to believing victims the first time.' She also noted that 'this healing journey is never ending.'



Confidence

91%

Doubts
  • Roger Bonds' testimony is not independent and may be biased
  • The lawsuit was settled shortly after it was filed, raising questions about its validity

Sources

90%

  • Unique Points
    • Cassie Ventura spoke out for the first time after a 2016 video showing her being physically abused by ex-partner Sean 'Diddy' Combs was released.
    • Cassie Ventura thanked her supporters and shared her experience with domestic violence on Instagram.
  • Accuracy
    • Cassie Ventura spoke out for the first time after a 2016 video showing her being physically abused by ex-partner Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was released.
    • Domestic Violence is an issue that broke Cassie Ventura down, but she is recovering with hard work.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

  • Unique Points
    • Ventura alleged Combs raped her in 2018 and subjected her to years of physical and other abuses over the course of their relationship.
    • Combs has been named in seven civil lawsuits, six of which contain allegations of sexual assault. One lawsuit names Combs’ son as a defendant.
    • Authorities searched Diddy’s homes on March 25, 2024, as part of a federal investigation into human trafficking and other crimes related to sexual assault allegations.
  • Accuracy
    • Cassie Ventura thanked her supporters and shared her experience with domestic violence on Instagram.
    • Domestic violence is an issue that broke Cassie Ventura down, but she is recovering with hard work.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No formal fallacies were found in the article. However, there is an example of a dichotomous depiction and an appeal to authority. The dichotomous depiction is presented when Ventura's statement is contrasted with Combs' denial and apology, presenting them as mutually exclusive positions without acknowledging the complexities of the situation. The appeal to authority occurs when Ben Brafman, Combs' attorney, is quoted stating that Combs denies the allegations and that his decision to settle does not admit wrongdoing. Additionally, Ventura's and Combs' statements are presented as authoritative sources despite their conflicting nature.
    • Cassie Ventura has shared a statement expressing her gratitude for the support she has received...
    • Combs and his attorneys have denied the allegations.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

94%

  • Unique Points
    • Cassie Ventura accused Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of physically assaulting her in 2016.
    • Cassie filed a civil lawsuit against Combs, Bad Boy Records, and Sony Music in November 2021 accusing him of rape, physical abuse, and sex trafficking.
    • Combs settled the case shortly after it was filed.
    • Combs has faced multiple lawsuits accusing him of rape, sexual assault, and sex trafficking since the settlement.
  • Accuracy
    • Cassie Ventura spoke out for the first time after a 2016 video showing her being physically abused by ex-partner Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was released.
    • Cassie Ventura sued Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for alleged assault and abuse in November 2023.
    • Security footage from 2016 showed Combs kicking, grabbing, dragging and throwing a glass vase at Ventura at a Los Angeles hotel.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements expressing sympathy and support for Cassie, but these are not fallacies as they do not contain any false or misleading information. The author also reports facts about the case, such as the release of the assault video and the statute of limitations for prosecution. However, there is one instance of an appeal to authority when the author states that 'The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office had been aware of the footage and while they called the video “extremely disturbing,” they said they were unable to prosecute due to the statute of limitations for a crime of assault.' This statement implies that the inability to prosecute is an objective fact, but it is actually a judgment call made by law enforcement. Therefore, this statement contains an appeal to authority fallacy.
    • The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office had been aware of the footage and while they called the video ‘extremely disturbing,’ they said they were unable to prosecute due to the statute of limitations for a crime of assault.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

  • Unique Points
    • Cassie Ventura spoke out for the first time after a 2016 video showing her being physically abused by ex-partner Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was released.
    • Cassie Ventura made allegations against Sean Combs in a settled lawsuit last November, claiming abuse and trafficking over 10 years.
    • Sean Combs denied the allegations but later apologized after video evidence surfaced showing him abusing Ventura.
    • The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office is unable to charge Combs due to the timing of the video.
  • Accuracy
    • Domestic violence is an issue that broke Cassie Ventura down, but she is recovering with hard work.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

90%

  • Unique Points
    • Cassie Ventura sued Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for alleged assault and abuse in November 2023.
    • Security footage from 2016 showed Combs kicking, grabbing, dragging and throwing a glass vase at Ventura at a Los Angeles hotel.
    • Ventura alleged that Combs punched her in the face during an attack in March 2016, giving her a black eye.
    • Douglas H. Wigdor, Ventura’s lawyer, stated that the video confirmed Combs’ disturbing and predatory behavior.
    • Roger Bonds, who served on Combs’ security staff from 2003 to 2012, witnessed Combs being violent with women around four or five times during his tenure.
    • Crystals McKinney sued Combs for sexual assault in March 2023.
    • U.S. Department of Homeland Security conducted searches of Combs’ Holmby Hills and Miami mansions as part of a federal inquiry into sex trafficking allegations involving Combs.
  • Accuracy
    • Combs denied Ventura’s allegations and the lawsuit was settled the next day.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains an appeal to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It also uses a dichotomous depiction. No formal fallacies were found.
    • Douglas H. Wigdor, Ventura’s lawyer, told The Times in a statement last week, “The video further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs.”
    • Despite his initial denials, Combs issued an apology Sunday, saying in an Instagram post, “i take full responsibility for my actions in that video.”
    • Roger Bonds...also said Cassie was not the only woman to suffer physical violence from Combs. He alleged that Combs was also physically violent to the late model and actor Kim Porter, with whom Combs shares three children.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication