Sean 'Diddy' Combs: New Assault Allegations and Lawsuits Raise Concerns Over Character and Treatment of Women

Los Angeles, California United States of America
Combs faces four civil suits from a former employee and three women accusing him of sexual misconduct, including drugging and abuse
Combs issued an apology video on Instagram but Ventura's lawyer criticized it as self-serving
Incident involved shoving, kicking, dragging and throwing objects
Sean 'Diddy' Combs assaulted his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016 at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles
Ventura sued Combs for punching her in the face causing a black eye
Sean 'Diddy' Combs: New Assault Allegations and Lawsuits Raise Concerns Over Character and Treatment of Women

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, a renowned music mogul, has recently come under scrutiny following the release of disturbing footage from 2016 that shows him assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. The incident took place at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles. In the video, Combs is seen shoving and kicking Ventura in a hotel hallway while wearing only a towel and socks.

This violent behavior was not an isolated incident as it corroborates allegations made by Ventura in her November 2023 lawsuit against Combs. In the lawsuit, she claimed that he punched her in the face, causing a black eye. The footage also shows Combs attempting to drag Ventura back down the corridor and throwing glass vases at her as she tried to escape.

Combs has since issued an apology video on Instagram where he expressed being 'disgusted' with himself for his actions. He took full responsibility for his behavior and sought professional help, including therapy and rehab.

However, Cassie's lawyer responded to Diddy's apology by stating that it was more about him than the people he had hurt. The lawyer also represented Ventura in her lawsuit against Combs.

Additionally, Combs is currently facing four civil suits from a former employee and three women who accuse him of sexual misconduct, including drugging and other acts of abuse. One woman claimed that he 'sex trafficked and gang raped' her as a 17-year-old in 2003.

These allegations, along with the assault footage, have raised concerns about Combs' character and conduct towards women. It remains to be seen how these cases will unfold.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Additional context about the circumstances leading to the assault could be included
  • The authenticity of the footage has not been independently verified

Sources

62%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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50 Cent slams Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ apology video after shocking Cassie hotel footage

The Independent Lydia Spencer-Elliott Monday, 20 May 2024 07:14
  • Unique Points
    • Rapper 50 Cent criticized Sean Combs' apology video after CCTV footage showed him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassandra Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016.
    • Combs, wearing only a towel and socks, chased Ventura down the hallway before punching and kicking her to the floor.
    • In his apology video, Combs called his behavior ‘inexcusable’ and took full responsibility for his actions.
    • 50 Cent posted on Instagram that Combs’ apology would not work and questioned who was advising him.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (30%)
    The author uses emotional manipulation by expressing her opinion about the apology video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs and implying that his apology is not sincere. She also engages in selective reporting by only mentioning the negative aspects of Combs' behavior and ignoring any context or potential mitigating factors. The author does not provide any evidence to support her claims, making it a case of deception by omission.
    • This is not going to work, who is advising him right now? SMH bad move.
    • The lie detector test has determined this was a lie...
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The author makes several appeals to authority by reporting on the statements made by both 50 Cent and Sean Combs. However, no formal fallacies were found in the article.
    • ][author] reports that 50 Cent criticised Sean Combs' apology video[[
    • ][author] reports that Sean Combs referred to his behaviour as 'inexcusable' and 'disgusted by his actions[[',
  • Bias (0%)
    The author, Lydia Spencer-Elliott, demonstrates a clear bias against Sean 'Diddy' Combs by repeatedly mentioning the allegations against him and quoting 50 Cent's criticism of Combs' apology video. The author also provides details about the lawsuits brought against Combs without providing any context or balance, implying that these allegations are true.
    • According to the complaint, Combs became extremely intoxicated and punched Ms Ventura in the face, giving her a black eye.
      • Combs had signed the R&B singer to his label in 2005 when she was 19 and he was 37. The pair entered into a relationship after which the singer says a cycle of abuse began.
        • Combs is currently facing a string of civil lawsuits, which have accused him of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and rape.
          • Rapper 50 Cent has criticised Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ apology video, which he posted on social media after footage was released showing the music mogul attacking his ex-girlfriend Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Ventura.
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              • The newly unearthed video from the 2016 CCTV footage appears to corroborate several allegations made in a lawsuit brought by Ventura in 2023, in which she claimed she was trafficked, raped and beaten by Combs on several occasions over 10 years.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              50%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Sean 'Diddy' Combs' career is over after leaked video, attorney says

              Business Insider Hannah Getahun Monday, 20 May 2024 14:01
              • Unique Points
                • 2016 surveillance footage was published showing Sean 'Diddy' Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, at the now closed InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles.
                • The video corroborates a similar incident detailed in Ventura's November lawsuit against Combs which is not mentioned in any other article.
                • Combs is facing four sexual-misconduct suits from a former employee and three women who accuse him of sexual assault, abuse, drugging, and other acts of sexual misconduct. One woman said Combs 'sex trafficked and gang raped' her as a 17-year-old in 2003. (This fact is mentioned in one other article but the details are not identical.)
              • Accuracy
                • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assaulted his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles.
                • The video corroborates a similar incident detailed in Ventura’s November lawsuit against Combs.
                • Combs denied the allegations made in the suit and accused Ventura of trying to ‘blackmail’ him.
                • In an Instagram post, Combs apologized for his actions but didn’t specify which actions he was apologizing for nor did he mention Ventura’s name.
                • Cassie Ventura alleged in her November suit that Combs paid the defunct hotel $50,000 to obtain the surveillance footage.
                • Combs is facing four sexual-misconduct suits from a former employee and three women who accuse him of sexual assault, abuse, drugging, and other acts of sexual misconduct. One woman said Combs ‘sex trafficked and gang raped’ her as a 17-year-old in 2003.
                • Entertainment lawyer Camron Dowlatshahi stated that the leaked video could help plaintiffs in other civil suits against Combs, potentially being used as evidence to prove his ‘propensity for violence’
                • Dowlatshahi also mentioned that investigators may try to uncover similar incriminating footage at other hotels Combs has stayed at.
              • Deception (0%)
                The author makes editorializing statements and uses emotional manipulation in this article. She quotes attorneys making opinions about the impact of the video on other cases against Diddy, implying that it will be damaging. The author also selectively reports details that support her position, focusing on the allegations against Diddy and his apology without providing context or mentioning any potential exonerating evidence. Additionally, she uses sensational language to describe the video and its implications.
                • The two parties settled the lawsuit a day after it was filed.
                • Combs is facing four sexual-misconduct suits.
                • It’s rare to have smoking-gun evidence in those types of cases, and this video is a form of smoking-gun evidence with respect to Diddy’s propensity for violence.
                • One woman said Combs ‘sex trafficked and gang raped’ her as a 17-year-old in 2003.
              • Fallacies (80%)
                The author makes an appeal to authority by quoting attorneys and a partner discussing the potential impact of the video on Combs' cases. This reduces the score to 80.
                • ][Meredith Firetog, a partner at Wigdor LLP who’s an attorney for Ventura,] shared a similar sentiment. ‘His career is effectively done’ Ventura alleged in her November suit that Combs paid the defunct hotel $50,000 to obtain the surveillance footage. Dowlatshahi said that this type of arrangement was common in Hollywood but that ‘it certainly doesn’t look good selling off a video where someone’s getting assaulted.’[
                • Camron Dowlatshahi, an attorney at Mills Sadat Dowlat LLP, told BI the apology was an attempt to ‘humanize’ Combs but wouldn’t save him.
                • Dowlatshahi said that plaintiffs in civil suits against Combs would most likely try to submit the video as evidence to prove the music mogul has a ‘propensity for violence’. From the perspective of Combs’ defense, Dowlatshahi said Combs’ lawyers would probably try to settle the cases and advise Combs to cooperate with authorities.
              • Bias (0%)
                The author, Hannah Getahun, expresses a clear bias against Sean Combs (Diddy) by stating that his career is 'effectively done' and that the video of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend is 'smoking gun evidence' and a 'game changer'. She also quotes attorneys for the plaintiffs in other civil suits against Combs, who express similar sentiments about Combs being desperate and having a propensity for violence.
                • Dowlatshahi said that plaintiffs in civil suits against Combs would most likely try to submit the video as evidence to prove the music mogul has a ‘propensity for violence’.
                  • From the perspective of Combs’ defense, Dowlatshahi said Combs’ lawyers would probably try to settle the cases and advise Combs to cooperate with authorities. ‘His career is effectively done’, Dowlatshahi said.
                    • The lawsuits come from a former employee and three women who accuse Diddy of sexual assault, abuse, drugging, and other acts of sexual misconduct. One woman said Combs ‘sex trafficked and gang raped’ her as a 17-year-old in 2003.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

                    54%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                    Cassie's Lawyer Responds After Diddy Breaks His Silence on Assault Video: 'More About Himself'

                    People Magazine Monday, 20 May 2024 14:02
                    • Unique Points
                      • Sean 'Diddy' Combs and Cassie had a relationship.
                      • Cassie filed a lawsuit against Diddy in November 2023 for an incident at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles.
                      • In the lawsuit, Cassie claimed that Diddy punched her in the face, giving her a black eye.
                      • During an altercation captured on surveillance footage from 2016, Diddy shoved and kicked Cassie in a hotel hallway.
                      • Diddy followed Cassie to the elevator and threw glass vases at her as she tried to escape.
                    • Accuracy
                      • Cassie returned to the hotel later with the intention of apologizing for running away, but was advised by hotel security to leave.
                      • Diddy's lawyer previously denied any wrongdoing on his part when the lawsuit was filed and when it was settled.
                      • Cassie’s lawyer responded to Diddy’s apology video by stating that it is more about him than the people he has hurt.
                    • Deception (0%)
                      The article contains editorializing and pontification by the author in the form of 'Combs most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt.' and 'That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.' These statements are not facts but rather opinions of the author.
                      • Combs most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt.
                      • That he was only compelled to ‘apologize’ once his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will be swayed by his disingenuous words.
                    • Fallacies (85%)
                      The article contains an example of a dichotomous depiction and an appeal to authority. It presents Combs' apology without contextualizing it as a legal requirement due to the settlement, which would be an appeal to authority. Additionally, the article contrasts Combs' denials with his eventual apology, presenting them as mutually exclusive positions rather than a potential change in behavior.
                      • Combs' most recent statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt.
                    • Bias (0%)
                      The author does not make any assertions in the article, only reporting on statements made by Cassie's lawyer and Diddy. However, the author does use language that could be perceived as biased towards Diddy when describing his actions as 'inexcusable' and 'disgusted'. The author also quotes Cassie's lawyer stating that Diddy has a history of denying allegations and only apologizing when caught, which could be seen as an attempt to discredit him. This language and the inclusion of this quote could potentially influence readers to view Diddy in a negative light.
                      • The author describes Diddy's actions as 'inexcusable'
                        • The author quotes Cassie's lawyer stating that Diddy has a history of denying allegations and only apologizing when caught
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication
                        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          None Found At Time Of Publication

                        77%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        Sean 'Diddy' Combs reacts to viral video of him allegedly beating Cassie: 'I'm disgusted'

                        Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Caroline Thayer Monday, 20 May 2024 14:03
                        • Unique Points
                          • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs released a statement on Instagram regarding a viral video showing him allegedly beating his then-girlfriend Cassie in 2016
                          • Combs took responsibility for his actions and expressed being ‘disgusted’ with himself
                          • He sought professional help, including therapy and rehab, following the incident
                        • Accuracy
                          • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs chased Ventura down the hallway before punching and kicking her to the floor.
                          • Combs cannot be prosecuted based on these allegations due to the statute of limitations.
                          • In an Instagram post, Combs apologized for his actions but didn’t specify which actions he was apologizing for nor did he mention Ventura’s name.
                        • Deception (30%)
                          The author uses emotional manipulation by describing the video as 'alarming' and 'gut-wrenching'. She also uses sensationalism by stating that Combs 'cannot be prosecuted for his alleged abuse' and that Ventura's lawsuit was dropped after an undisclosed settlement was reached. The author selectively reports details, such as the amount of money demanded in the lawsuit and the fact that it was dropped, without providing context or disclosing sources.
                          • Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light.
                          • The gut-wrenching video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs.
                        • Fallacies (85%)
                          The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the video as 'alarming' and 'gut-wrenching'. She also makes an appeal to authority by quoting Ventura's lawyer stating that the video confirms Combs' disturbing behavior. No formal fallacies were found.
                          • The alarming video has only further confirmed the disturbing and predatory behavior of Mr. Combs.
                          • Words cannot express the courage and fortitude that Ms. Ventura has shown in coming forward to bring this to light.
                        • 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

                        90%

                        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                        A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                        Kristin Chenoweth reveals she was 'severely abused' by an ex

                        Entertainment Weekly Monday, 20 May 2024 14:03
                        • Unique Points
                          • Kristin Chenoweth revealed she was 'severely abused' in a past relationship.
                          • Chenoweth was deeply injured physically and spiritually from the abuse.
                          • She has not forgiven her abuser yet, but is praying for them.
                        • Accuracy
                          • Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, was accused of physical abuse by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a 2016 video that resurfaced.
                          • Combs denied the allegations and settled the lawsuit with Ventura.
                          • Combs released an apology video on Instagram taking 'full responsibility' for his actions and seeking 'professional help.'
                        • 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