Cassie’s Attack Video To Be Admitted In Court News24 –

In a major turn in the sex-trafficking case against Sean “Diddy” Combs, a federal judge has stated that a 2016 surveillance clip of the music mogul physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, can be admitted as evidence during a court hearing. The ruling was issued by Judge Arun Subramanian in a hearing that took place on April 25, as per reports by the Rolling Stone.

The footage, which captures Combs assaulting Ventura in a hotel hallway, had been at the center of a legal tug of war between the defense and the prosecution. The judge’s ruling marks a turning point in the high-profile case where Ventura herself is expected to testify under her real name.

Defense Tried To Suppress The Footage

Diddy’s lawyers had earlier attempted to block the video from being presented in court. In October, his lawyers made a motion stating that the video had been illegally leaked to CNN by the Department of Homeland Security to bolster the case against Combs. They said this leak was illegal and prejudicial.

Diddy’s Legal Team Seeks Delay In Trial

Prior to this, lawyers for music industry mogul  Sean “Diddy” Combs have officially asked for a two-month postponement of his upcoming federal sex-trafficking trial. In a letter filed with U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian on Wednesday, Combs’ lawyers contended that the previously scheduled May 5 timeline does not provide adequate time to mount an adequate defense due to delayed evidence disclosures from prosecutors. Combs has denied  all the charges against him, insisting that the allegations are part of a larger effort to discredit him and tarnish his legacy.

Past Charges

Diddy was facing three serious federal charges which were racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking and transporting individuals for illegal purposes. According to the prosecutors, the new allegations basically details how combs and his associates allegedly lured women into exploitative situations under the situations. Prosecutors claim that some of these incidents took place over several years and across multiple state.

Detailed Pattern Of Exploitation

Prosecutors allege that Sean recruited, enticed, harbored, transported and maintained Victim-2. They further claimed that, he attempted, aided and willfully caused Victim-2 to engage in commercial sex acts. The indictment also accuses him of transporting Victim-2 and other sex workers across both state and international borders with intent that the individuals engage in prostitution.

As the case unfolds, all eyes will be on the courtroom to see whether Diddy will be granted a delay in the trails and how the high-profile proceedings impact the rapper.