Diddy Slam prosecutors say video of Cassie assault was ‘manipulated’

Prosecutors hope to keep it Sean “Diddy” Combs allegations are swirling behind bars for allegedly assaulting a video of the rap mogul Cassie was edited.

“Nas” weekly. was in a New York courtroom on Friday, November 22, when prosecutors alleged that a 2016 video first published by CNN shows Diddy, 55, to be a violent abuser who poses a danger to society.

Prosecutors also argued in court that there was no dispute as to what actually happened in the video. They also pointed out that Diddy publicly confirmed the video on Instagram.

On May 19, Diddy spoke video in which he pushed and kicked his ex-girlfriend.

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“It’s very hard to remember the darkest moments in life,” he said in an Instagram video, without naming Cassie, 38. “Sometimes you have to do it. I was screwed up. I mean, I’ve hit rock bottom, but I’m not making any excuses. My behavior in this video is inexcusable. I take full responsibility for my actions in this video.”

“Disgusted. I was disgusted when I did it, I’m disgusted now,” he continued. “I went and sought professional help, went to therapy, went to rehab. I had to ask God for His mercy and grace. I’m so sorry, but I try to be a better person every day.

The day before the trial, Diddy’s lawyers argued that prosecutors were using a “manipulated version” of the video.

The defense insisted the video did not show “freakness” but rather a domestic dispute during which Diddy ran down a hotel hallway to retrieve his clothes and cell phone.

“The fuller footage of the incident – ​​unlike CNN’s sensational government cut – contradicts the government’s claims” – defense attorney Aleksandra Szapiro – he wrote in court documents obtained by ABC News. “The video recording submitted to the Court by the Government omits material corroborating the defense testimony, changes the sequence of events in important respects, and does not accurately portray the events.”

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In court Friday, the defense also alleged that Diddy and Cassie’s relationship involved “mutually deplorable behavior that goes both ways,” and added: “It was a toxic, loving, 11-year relationship.”

“Nas” weekly. has reached out to Cassie’s team for comment.

In November 2023, Cassie settled the matter who accused Diddy of sexual assault and harassment. Diddy’s lawyer at the time Ben Brafmanstated that the settlement did not indicate that Diddy was guilty.

This week, Diddy’s lawyers plan to continue working to have their client released Bail set at $50 million awaiting trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges. (Diddy denied all allegations.)

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U.S. District Judge Arun Subraman is expected to make a decision on bail in the coming days.

With reporting by Molly McGuigan

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