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Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defense team claims that a video of him attacking his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, was edited and does not accurately portray the events.
Prosecutors allege that the video shows Combs sex trafficking Ventura and using her as a sex object. They believe the video demonstrates the danger he poses if released on bail.
The defense argues that prosecutors manipulated the video to create a false narrative. They say it was a domestic dispute where Combs was trying to retrieve his belongings.
The judge has declined to consider handwritten notes from Combs’ jail cell in the bail decision due to potential attorney-client privilege concerns.
Prosecutors maintain that the video and other evidence support keeping Combs in jail until trial.
The video allegedly shows Combs chasing Ventura, grabbing her neck, shoving her down, and kicking her. Combs has apologized for his actions and sought professional help.
Ventura has settled a lawsuit against Combs for sex trafficking and sexual assault, alleging physical abuse during their relationship.