Cassie speaks out on Diddy assault video, urges belief in victims

Cassie spoke up after a video from 2016 showed her ex-boyfriend, rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, attacking her in a hotel hallway. She feels grateful for the love and support she received, but she knows her healing journey is just starting. She wants people to take domestic violence seriously and believe victims from the start. Cassie's statement came after CNN released the surveillance video from 2016, showing Combs being violent towards her. This led to public outrage against Combs. Cassie sued Combs in November, accusing him of rape and abuse. Federal agents also investigated Combs for sex trafficking. Combs later apologized for his actions in the video and sought professional help. Following the video release, another woman accused Combs of sexual assault in a new lawsuit. This is the sixth complaint against him in six months. Cassie thanked everyone for their support after the video surfaced. She had sued Combs before for alleged abuse, and the case was settled quickly. Combs faced more lawsuits and a criminal investigation after that. Cassie described an incident in 2016 at a hotel in Los Angeles, matching the details in the video. Combs apologized for his behavior in the video, taking full responsibility. Cassie emphasized the importance of addressing domestic violence and believing victims. Cassie's lawyer called the video "gut-wrenching" and highlighted Combs' disturbing behavior. Combs denied the allegations and his legal team tried to dismiss the lawsuits. Homeland Security also searched his properties as part of the sex trafficking investigation. Cassie shared her thoughts on social media, acknowledging how domestic violence affected her and urging support for victims. She appreciated the love and support she received. The video aligned with Cassie's previous claims in her lawsuit against Combs. Combs apologized for his actions in the video, despite denying the allegations before.