Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ alleged textual content messages to a number of ladies, together with ex Cassie Ventura, have been learn aloud throughout a courtroom listening to on Wednesday, September 18. Prosecutors recited the messages whereas arguing that Combs, 54, has a “long-standing sample of abuse.”
In accordance with a number of outlets, Assistant United States Lawyer Emily A. Johnson learn the textual content that Combs allegedly despatched Ventura, 38, in 2016 shortly after he dragged and beat her in a resort room — an incident that was caught on security footage and was unveiled earlier this 12 months.
“Name me. The cops are right here. I’ve acquired six children,” Combs allegedly texted Cassie, in accordance with Johnson. “Yo, please name. I’m surrounded. You gonna abandon me on their own?”
Johnson reportedly clarified in courtroom that Diddy’s police reference was not correct on the time when he allegedly wrote the message.
In response to Diddy’s message, Ventura reportedly texted him, “I’ve a black eye and a fats lip. You’re sick to suppose it’s okay what you’ve completed,” Johnson learn.
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After the surveillance footage of Combs abusing Ventura surfaced earlier this 12 months, he admitted he felt “disgusted” with himself in an Instagram video.
“It’s so troublesome to mirror on the darkest occasions in your life,” Diddy mentioned within the clip, which was posted in Could. “Generally, you gotta do this. I used to be f**ked up. I imply I hit all-time low however I make no excuses. My habits on that video is inexcusable. … I used to be disgusted then once I did it, I’m disgusted now. I went and I sought out skilled assist, going to remedy, going to rehab. I needed to ask God for his mercy and charm. I’m so sorry, however I’m dedicated to be a greater man. Each day.”
Combs and Ventura have been in a relationship from 2007 to 2018. She filed a lawsuit towards the rapper in late 2023, alleging that she was subjected to years of sexual and bodily abuse whereas relationship Combs. Though the 2 shortly settled their lawsuit, a number of folks got here ahead with sexual assault claims towards Diddy, and federal brokers raided his Miami and Los Angeles houses amid his sex trafficking investigation.
Diddy is now being held at MDC Brooklyn after being charged with three felony counts of intercourse trafficking, racketeering and transportation to interact in prostitution.
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