Lawyers from Cassie Ventura reacted to Sean Combs' apologies after the video of the beating
23 may 2024 в 00:13
Attorneys for Cassie Ventura released a statement in response to Sean «Diddy» Combs' video apology after footage from 2016 was released, where he allegedly assaulted Ventura, 37, in a hotel, corresponding to the accusations she made against the 54-year-old rapper. Ventura’s attorney Meredith Fairtog from Wigdor LLP responded to Combs' apology in a statement obtained by Hollywood Life.
In the statement, Fairtog reacted to the rapper’s video apology. «Combs' latest statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and many other women came forward, he denied everything and assumed his victims were after money», - she said. «The fact that he was forced to 'apologize' only after his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will believe his hypocritical words».
The video of the conflict between Combs and Ventura was published by CNN on Friday, May 17. In the video, they are in a hotel, and he can be seen physically attacking her, which corresponds to the accusations she made against the producer in her lawsuit from November, which was settled the next day.
Just two days after the video was released, Combs posted an apology video on Instagram. He captioned the post: «I sincerely apologize». The founder of Bad Boy Records stated that he takes «full responsibility for his actions in that video».
In his apology, Combs stated that he sought professional help after the incident, and still regrets it. «It's so hard to remember the darkest moments of your life. Sometimes you have to. I was disgusted. I hit rock bottom, but I’m not making excuses for myself. My behavior in that video is inexcusable», - he said. «I was disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, and I’m disgusted now. I sought professional help, went to therapy, to rehab. I had to ask God for mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I commit to being a better person. Every day».
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 for confidential support
In the statement, Fairtog reacted to the rapper’s video apology. «Combs' latest statement is more about himself than the many people he has hurt. When Cassie and many other women came forward, he denied everything and assumed his victims were after money», - she said. «The fact that he was forced to 'apologize' only after his repeated denials were proven false shows his pathetic desperation, and no one will believe his hypocritical words».
The video of the conflict between Combs and Ventura was published by CNN on Friday, May 17. In the video, they are in a hotel, and he can be seen physically attacking her, which corresponds to the accusations she made against the producer in her lawsuit from November, which was settled the next day.
Just two days after the video was released, Combs posted an apology video on Instagram. He captioned the post: «I sincerely apologize». The founder of Bad Boy Records stated that he takes «full responsibility for his actions in that video».
In his apology, Combs stated that he sought professional help after the incident, and still regrets it. «It's so hard to remember the darkest moments of your life. Sometimes you have to. I was disgusted. I hit rock bottom, but I’m not making excuses for myself. My behavior in that video is inexcusable», - he said. «I was disgusted. I was disgusted then when I did it, and I’m disgusted now. I sought professional help, went to therapy, to rehab. I had to ask God for mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I commit to being a better person. Every day».
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233 for confidential support
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