CNN 5 Things
3 PM ET: Diddy assault video, top golfer charged, hostage bodies identified & more
May 17, 2024
Sean “Diddy” Combs involved in assault incident with ex-girlfriend in 2016. Professional golfer Scottie Scheffler also in spotlight. Israeli military recovers bodies of hostages in Gaza tunnel. Ukraine army chief issues warning on Russia's military operation. Houston faces weeks of power restorations after severe storm.
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- Security footage reveals Diddy assaulting ex-girlfriend in 2016, sparking legal scrutiny.
- Houston faces prolonged power outages after deadly storm, with restoration efforts expected to take weeks.
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Celebrities involved in assault allegations
Security footage obtained by CNN shows Sean Diddy Combs physically assaulting his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016 at the now-closed Intercontinental Hotel in Los Angeles. The disturbing video depicts Combs grabbing, shoving, dragging, and kicking Ventura, corroborating her previous allegations and a settled lawsuit. Ventura's attorney confirmed the predatory behavior of Mr. Combs, who declined to comment on the video. The incident is under scrutiny with ongoing outreach to Combs' representatives and Intercontinental Hotels for comments.
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