Cassie Ventura has spoken out for the primary time after a stunning video emerged, exhibiting Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs brutally attacking her.
The footage, taken in 2016, despatched shockwaves round Hollywood when it was revealed final week, with stars flocking to social media to blast the rapper, 54.
He later issued a groveling apology video, describing his conduct as ‘inexcusable’ whereas claiming that he ‘hit rock bottom’.
Taking to Instagram to deal with the video for the primary time, the Me n U singer – who filed a lawsuit towards her ex final yr – defined that she was ‘broken down’ at her lowest level, and can ‘always’ be recovering after her ordeal.
‘Thank you for all of the love and support from my family, friends, strangers and those I have yet to meet,’ the 37-year-old started the prolonged submit.
‘The outpouring of affection has created a spot for my youthful self to settle and really feel protected now, however that is solely the start.
‘Domestic violence is THE issue. It broke me down to someone I never thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I am better today, but I will always be recovering from my past.’
‘Thank you to everyone that has taken the time to take this matter seriously. My only ask is that EVERYONE open your heart to believing victims the first time,’ she continued.
‘It takes a lot of heart to tell the truth out of a situation that you were powerless in.’
‘I offer my hand to those that are still living in fear. Reach out to your people, don’t reduce them off. No one ought to carry this weight alone.
‘This healing journey is never ending, but this support means everything to me. Thank you.’
Ventura was rapidly flooded by supportive messages from followers, followers and members of the family within the feedback beneath.
Her husband, Alex Fine, was among the many first to succeed in out, sharing: ‘Love you so much , perfect example for our daughters.’
Melyssa Ford replied: ‘You deserve the peace and happiness it seems you’ve been capable of finding. We stand with you, Cassie and applaud your bravery!’
Marisha Wallace penned: ‘We love you and we see you Cassie. What you went by means of in silence is what so many ladies have endured for years, me and my Mother included.
‘Your story will help so many women seek help. Thank you for being so brave to tell it.’
’Sending a lot like to you sweetheart ! We love u [sic],’ Tinashe added.
Last November, Ventura filed a lawsuit towards Combs, accusing him of raping and bodily abusing her over a interval of ten years – one thing he fiercely denied on the time.
The paperwork accommodates a set off warning on the entrance because of the excessive nature of the allegations, and included claims of him ‘beating her, plying her with drugs and forcing her to have sex with male prostitutes as he filmed’.
It was additionally claimed that Ventura, who was 19 after they met, was raped ‘in her own home after she tried to leave him’ and ‘endured over a decade of his violent behavior and disturbed demands’.
After going public together with her allegations, she later confirmed that she had determined to ‘resolve the matter amicably’, on ‘terms that I have some level of control’, whereas thanking these round her for his or her ‘unwavering support’.
Earlier this month, harrowing footage obtained by Newz9 confirmed Combs bodily assaulting Ventura at a resort in 2016 – he was filmed grabbing and shoving his former companion and dragging and kicking her on the ground.
As she left a resort room and walked in the direction of the elevators, he adopted her, earlier than grabbing her and throwing her to the ground.
He then kicked her, took her belongings and kicked her once more as she lay on the bottom – and dragged her in the direction of the room.
She later returned to the scene and picked up a resort cellphone, earlier than he reappeared and shoved her in a nook, throwing one thing in the direction of her moments later.
Over the weekend, two days after the footage was first revealed, Diddy issued a somber video, apologizing for his actions.
‘I was f***ed up. I mean, I hit rock bottom. But I make no excuses. My behavior in that video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in that video,’ he stated.
‘I’m disgusted. I was disgusted then once I did it, I’m disgusted now.
‘I went and I sought professional help, started going to therapy, I’ve been going to rehab. I needed to ask God for His mercy and charm.
‘I’m so sorry. But, I’ve dedicated to being a greater man, every day.’
‘I’m not asking for forgiveness, I’m actually sorry.’
Ventura’s authorized workforce later launched an announcement, branding his apology ‘pathetic’.
‘Combs’ most up-to-date assertion is extra about himself than the many individuals he has damage,’ Meredith Firetog instructed PageSix. ‘When Cassie and a number of different girls got here ahead, he denied every little thing and urged that his victims have been in search of a payday.
‘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.’
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