CNN's Laura Coates talks to long-time friend of Cassie Ventura, Tiffany Red, about newly released video from 2016 that allegedly matches allegations in a now-settled federal lawsuit filed by Ventura in November. #CNN #News
DO NOT LOOK or GO BACK across the bridge of pain. It'll be hard whether you stay free or go back. Soooo, stay free. Get settled, get re-educated, get a good job and LIVE. You are worth the effort! Become a nurse, CNA, etc. The medical field needs you. You've seen the worst, now give your BEST to someone who needs you! I send you a hug. I can say this, because I've been there......
@mf568 -- Yes! And I'm sure there are plenty of women who are currently in our communities who have thought about killing an abusive partner, but didn't because of the possibility of imprisonment.
@mf568, I looked at the issue of domestic violence being a double edged sword in a troubling relationship over a period of time. I know from personal experience myself.
@@Chicago48 She does, but Cassie was 19 when she met Diddy. Most people won't admit this, but if you have a young daughter and a 30-something year old multi-millionaire music mogul is interested in dating your daughter, the parents would probably be okay with it. She would stand to benefit financially and he was her shortcut to music stardom. Also, I can't find any legitimate sources that JLo's mom hated Diddy other than clickbait videos. but she was in her 30s and already a successful popstar when she dated Diddy. Maybe she dated him to further her own career, but Cassie was younger and more malleable to exploitation and manipulation.
@@ImNotPhaTCassie was with Ryan Leslie 1st In A club And Ryan own words Diddy stole her from him Cassie was kidnapped into sex trafficking she was NEVER a Girlfriend and she NEVER said , she was his girlfriend AND he was no billionaire back then or when he “ r*aped and drugged her.. That was the 1st sexual contact..a R*pe its in he paperwork.. READ She thought, she would be a model. He put her, in music business, to traffic her and make money off her being a artist.. for the short span, tht she was.. like almost his other groups/artist. Under him did not last..be cause of him destroying them and stealing .. He paraded, her on red carpets, to hide, the truth, OR if she, told , no one , would believe her.. All psychological manipulation and devious
One thing people need to stop doing rite now is saying why didn’t she leave because it’s clear too me she was trying that and there is no telling how many times she tried that
This friend Tiffany has nothing more to say except that she was affiliated with Diddy and Cassie. When was the last time she saw or spoke to her “friend she loved” ? Her fifteen minutes of fame on CNN! The only noteworthy fact was comments were related to domestic violence and the psychological impact on the abused!
Good friends are worth more than gold. Great friends that speak out for friends are diamonds. Thank. You for standing up publicly for Cassie. I'm so glad she is free of that evil creep.
So bad can’t believe that video in the damn elevator why he thought it would never come out. She was quiet for long time but she broke free in time to still find love and children
Yeah, the irony is he kept the recording so the Feds could find it when they raided his properties for incriminating evidence. Just another dumb criminal....
The tape wouldn’t have came out if the feds didn’t find it in the raid. They gave us a snippet to believe Cassie, their star witness but imagine what other “tapes” they found.
Based on what Cassie revealed in advance about what you see on that video, (in her civil lawsuit), She was escaping from one of his infamous "freak off" sessions. But as you can clearly see- he restrained her from escaping and dragged her back to it. By legal defintion- this is criminal restraint (at the least a misdemeanor at the worst- a felony.) Also kidnapping, a clear felony. For all too long many wondered- as did I, why didnt she just leave that guy. THIS is an example of how difficult it was for her to get away from him. Also thru his contracts that he held over her head, his psychological abuse, plying her with drugs, his threats and also his fellow enablers. And don't fall back on the lame tired excuse- "if it had been me..." It wasn't you. It was HER. And you don't know what you would have did until you found yourself in that situation. Just ask any man who was assaulted or sexually victimized, and ask him why he didn't rush to tell the authorities!
I can only imagine the threats he told her in addition to promises. On top of which, I think she wanted to see the good in him and there’s nothing wrong with her for that.
@msjackson6131 not based on that video. But there are indeed some federal charges that can be leveled against Diddy. Take another look at the lawsuit launched against Diddy by Lil Rod. That lawsuit was well drafted with intricate details about racketeering, possibly money laundering, sex trafficking and more all falling under the heading of RICO charges. And THAT is what these investigstors who are interviewing witnesses behind the scenes, gathering a mountain of evidence falling up on leads. If one is looking at those freak offs and concluding "Puffy's safe, aint nothing here" they are looking in the wrong direction.
Everyone wants to blame her for staying...Does that excuse his behavior..No..she was abused you don't know what that feels like till you are the victim.. Please put him in prison
Sounds like she hasn’t spoken to Cassie in years. She’s remembering what happened years ago but to me it doesn’t seem like they currently have a relationship. She couldn’t even tell us about other incidents. They’d be better off interviewing Gina H, the last ex.
Girl yes! I'm starting to think that she really doesn't know a thing, and just looking to get a her 5 seconds of fame off the coattail of this tragic incident. 🙄 #girlbye
Leaving was a form of manipulation on her part. She wanted him to chase her down because in her mind it proved he loved her. Cat and mouse game. What he should have did was say BYE. and I guarantee she would would go to her car sit for a minute then walk her hungry ass back to that room. I’ve seen this movie
Cassie NEVER looked happy in any of her photos, and you can CLEARLY see it in her eyes now that we know what she was going thru! There is a certain glow and sense of peace in a womans eyes when she feels loved, respected, and protected standing by her man! Looks completely different from a woman who was probably just now arguing and being chastised and belittled in the car on the way here. Might have gotten hit. I know what a happy woman looks like cause I am married to one! We AIN'T perfect but there is NOOOOOO violence or disrespect in my marriage, and if those boundaries are set, pretty much everything else is just a conversation. In 15 years, my wife has never yelled or even cursed at me, and it ain't because she's Christian....lol....Its cause we agreed 15 years ago that we will NOT communicate like that! She's never disrespected me, so HOW could I ever do it to her!
A lot of people would not know how evil this man was, if it were not from Cassie. She is a sweet brave soul . He would still be praised and given awards, had she not spoken out. To all women, young ladies, men and young men I hope he is brought to justice and held accountable for all the evil he did to you. This means evil of any kind from domestic abuse to using and stealing money from the artists who worked under him. Peace , blessings and healing to all physically ,emotionally , and mentally abused victims everywhere both male and female.
How can a woman have or find Any POWER to Leave when she is made to feel like a FN dog - I play with you when I want but beat you when you disobey!!! Cassie born for this purpose to SHINE her light on Demon Diddy!!!!!! HE KNEW exactly what he doing bc he ran down that hallway with INTENT
You can look at the old interactions between P.Diddy and Cassie and tell something is not right, even before the lawsuit. He looks like he is trying to be tough and she looks like she is barely hanging on, but in glamorous expensive clothing. The fact he settled the lawsuit so quick, shows he knew it was all true. Really sad. He has daughters too. He admitted to having issues. The industry is full of men like this. Have to be so careful. The fact he was her boss and in a romantic relationship with her was wrong. Should have never happened.
@prettylyricsmarie -- that's what these men in the industry do! They use their power and fact that they can advance a woman's career as leverage to get involved with them romantically. No one has ever checked these guys in the industry, which is why it has gone on for so long. It's sad that someone who has daughters can be so exploitative...I will never understand that aspect of it.
@Ava2969ny I know, they look at these women as objects not as people and not like they were once daughters. This makes it where they can justify in their sick twisted minds doing these horrific things.
She didn’t provide any info that we don’t already know so what’s this interview for? 🤷🏽♀️ My question would be to her is were you one of the friends that didn’t say anything?
Abuse of any kind is horrible itself with everyday, normal people, then add celebrity, money, and power to the mix, it really becomes a nightmare..... Praying for ALL victims of abuse everywhere..... #AbuseIsNOTLove
If all of you knew that her personal life was that bad and you guys call yourself her friends why the hell did you stand up for her y'all could see that she was scared of him and none of y'all took the time out of your day to defend her or get her away from him. Friends do not stand by and let their friends get hurt, and me personally I would never stand by and let anyone hurt one of my friends or my sisters. And just let him continue to hurt her and none of you guys stepped in so I really don't call you Friends,you're just associates.
@sarahparker40443: Drop the mic, Sis!!!! Say that shit!!! And, also, as long as they were being treated to the Ciroc VIP lounge, and was getting gifted with red bottom heels, none of that stuff Cassie Ventura was going thru mattered. I’m with you on this comment. Couldn’t have said it better myself!!!!!
The fact that this woman has bashed Diddy and Beyonce within the last 6 months, on the credibility that she’s Cassie friend is sad. She want her songwriting career to take off so bad. That that’s her plug in every time
She's a clout chaser and has never worked with Beyoncé or met her a day in her life. How are we sure she's actually "Cassie's friend". She is an opportunist and fame angry
Cassie by taking money to be silent and not push charges ...allowed diddy to hurt her and other women and men. Cassie is a victim but shes also complicit.
people who criticize Cassie for taking cash for silence don't understand the judicial system and the fact that he is a celebrity with ties to major/global corporations. You don't need to respect her, but understand that she probably did what she felt she had to do because it may have been her only option. He, being the person in power in the music industry, destroyed her professionally and personally. Whatever financial rewards she should have reaped from a successful career were all blocked because Diddy was her boss. In many respects, she was owed the monetary compensation, aside from the legality of it.
Now everyone and their aunty are going to come out from behind the woodshed and talk about everything they knew. Why didn’t any of these ppl contact the police or help Cassie get away?! I think the ppl that knew and said nothing is complicit.
Friends and family need to be involved and assist the victim in ending an abusive relationship. But predators are what they are and that’s when the authorities should step in and really do a better job…
Probably one of, if not the worst, interviews I've seen them do and this reporter is amazing at her job. The constant talking over each other, (which im guessing is partly from the delay) to the half answered questions was crazy. Tiffany has soooo much to say online but couldn't give any good context of events on here. Smh..... This is a very serious matter, and I think we all just want and need COMPLETE and honest truth about the situation. Tiffany, we believe you, but please, from now on, just be a little more patient and more direct with your answers. You, too, deserve your whole truth to be heard. And you won't get peace until you do. GOD bless you and Cassie. Take him for everything he got and lock his a$$ up.
Sorry but this isn't very good. Why is she speaking up for her "friend" if her friend did not authorize it? She sounds like she (or someone else) raced to insert her into this news story about 2 other people. This wasn't really thought out enough.
For everyone commenting why didn’t she leave or why didn’t she go to the cops, when a victim believes that there is no life line for them they keep quiet. Sean Combs has the resources to make a lotta things disappear. The only reason we’re seeing this video is because his home was raided. He bought that video surveillance. He can pay cops to leave when called. Cassie knew that leaving or reaching out for help came with heavy consequences. Clearly she tried escaping while he was in the shower. That got her thrown down and kicked. He kicked her like he was kicking a 50yd FG. Had that kick caught her in the head we’d be having a different discussion. Talk all you want but the real reason ppl kept quiet is because they were afraid and they had every right to be. Sean Combs is diabolical and he has millions of dollars at his disposal to do whatever he wants. Why do you think he isn’t facing charges for that assault?
A lot of people who worked with Diddy witnessed/ heard/ participated in with regard to Diddy. But, yet those individuals turned a blind eye and said nothing. I'm not surprised by anything having to do with Diddy. I never doubted Cassie nor did i see her lawsuit as a money grab. You are allowed to sue civilly if one is injured regardless of who the defendant is. This video just gives a visual of what exactly this women went through on a regular. The idea that one would question why she stayed or went back multiple times as it takes 7 times for a domestic violence victim to leave for good. Diddy stated he was in therapy( it takes at least 6 to 18 months for the alleged abuser to understand there behavior/ why they are doing it/ anger issues/ diagnosis of mental health if one is needed). There is no 30 to 45 day peogram for men or women who abuse partners/ children/spouse/ friends/ family or others. Diddy claimed he went to rehab, but according to the mule the alleged substance illegal were for Diddy. Again substance abuse is not a 1 size fits all. The old outdated science behind a 30 day program no longer exists. Science now says the average substance user needs between 90 to 120 days and after care ti maintain sobriety. Its clear Diddy has a problem. As a survior of domestic violence, people often ask why did you stay so long. When you are constantly threatened with physical/ emotional/ mental violence it breaks you down to the core of your soul. When you seek out a restraining order and the person continues to violate it, speaks volumes of one's fear for themselves and that of there children. Yes, in part you do think its going to get better and yes in part you do blame yourself for the actions of the person. But, i finally left when the fear of staying was less importantly that fear of leaving. I left like Cassie when I decided that whatever happens will happen even if that meant more violence or loss of my life. Like Cassie, i left when i regained my power to decide no longer will this continue.
Hmm! 🤔 💭 I often wonder why friends such as those of Ms. Cassie Ventura didn't say anything about the domestic violence she was going through in the past. It could have led to dire circumstances within the household of Sean "Diddy" Combs household. Whatever happened to if you see or hear something, said something in the process.
If she was a "friend" she wouldn't be doing an interview. They probably were friends at one point. No way I'd be friends with someone and doing an interview about their trauma.
This is a friend! Cassie put out that lawsuit and ppl blamed her and thought she was lying. Her friend is speaking up to say no she really went through this with him. Cassie gave other ppl the courage to speak out against Diddy. So many people have came forward since
*Tiffany Red, I THANK YOU for being a True Friend to Cassie . . . . . this incident was 8 looooong years ago BUT I can see that you are still "Choked Up" about it. HEARING vs SEEING takes everything to a whole other level. I know how Cassie feels, NOTHINGGGGGGGG can Break Cassie Now, WHENNNNNN You Have Endured Abuse like this for soooo loooong ALLLLL YOU CAN DO IS GO FORWARD Living Your Best Life. Cassie may/may not believe she's a SHero but she certainly is . . . . . 😡🥹😞😠😵💫😔*
I don't understand why people are now sharing their stories. If Cassie confided in me, P Diddy would have been arrested years ago. All of these people are complicit.
This “friend “ obviously knows a lot more but is scared to say. Why give an interview at all. She’s just stating what we can see, tell us what we didn’t see; what happened INSIDE that hotel room.
My close to seven years of abuse ended in 1978 after my abuser / childrens father was murdered 7 months later, that was so hard to feel safe but sad and then also looking at my 3 babies with no father but they witnessed my last beating at 2,3,6 ,its been hard over these years but i had to forgive him and also defend myself and what i went through because many have forgotten how i wasteeated but not hes gone so hes always been a hero and a villain ,god bless all who escape and keep the awareness out there it rose a lot during covid and it happens every day ,every hour still 🫶🏼🙏🏼
Thank you for being her voice Tiffany 🙏🙌 we need to keep the pressure on him because lord only knows what they all went through. Anyone that may have been a victim.
I’m a DV survivor. Please 🙏 understand that most women there is a 90%chance of death 💀 when attempting to LEAVE their abuser. Imagine the beating Sean Combs put on Cassie when he dragged her BACK into that ROOM! 😢❤
Cassie legally cannot speak for sake of NDA. Tif is carrying the torch for her bestie who is probably with her every step of the way. You go Tiffany! a Hero.
Sorry she don’t know nothing y she being interviewed she just rambling on and she suing him too. I heard low-key she need to call her best friend on the phone to check on her. Why are you doing a CNN interview?
It's scary to see all the ignorant comments like, "why didn't she leave?" I wish more people would listen to Tiffany Red, and others who have the knowledge to explain why. But some people just have no sense of compassion, and they don't really want to understand. I hope we'll see some justice happen soon.
Don’t cough in your hand, cough into your inner elbow. That way if you have to shake hands or touch something, you’ll have less germs on hands. Someone needs to tell President Biden this also. Hope you feel better soon.
This so sad this happened to Cassie. I am wondering about a couple of things. Who kept the video for this many years and why did the person keep the video? Was Cassie informed about the videobegore it was released?
I can certainly relate. I remember on several occasions quietly trying to escape my violent ex. He caught me trying to get away a few times and there was violence and its so terrifying.
Ya you do have to see it to believe it. I don't know about others, the fact that he paid so quickly, it was clear it was true. And ya he is a disgusting guy
This Tiffany seems to be an opportunist. She’s been seen speaking on various topics this year. She first spoke on the Beyoncé going country and now she’s speaking on this. I believe Cassie but this Tiffany woman is just milking the spotlight.
We are saying this now because she is alive, if she had tried to leave for real before she really could and was killed, we would all be everywhere saying RIP
You better stand and speak for your friend! You’re speaking so many women’s frustrations when it comes to DV and the conversation around leaving. Wether you partner has nothing or everything is nearly impossible. The more power the harder. ❤ prayers to all victims and those who have loved ones who have been impacted
I believe that Cassie gave her permission to speak on her behalf, but Tiffany Red cant really share to much...but just a little. But again, Cassie gave her permission and Tiffany Red is speaking on behalf Cassie as a "real friend".
You don't have to be with a famous and rich person to experience domestic violence. I personally know a woman who is married to a poor man and he physically and mentally abuse her.
At this point in time no one will shine the light on the other side of situation , everybody enraged at what they see on that video tape; as they should be, but hypergamy is what got her in that situation . But they will act like she was some innocent victim who was being held captive . She was a grown woman who made her own choices. She could have called the police at anytime, have puffy locked up and left, went back home with her parents . She didn't! Because she wanted to remain in the company of a rich man , point blank. Theres no way you stayed that long and all that abuse was going, it was about the life style, money, fame and being with a rich ; famous powerful man with connections. Point blank. At what point do you put your well being and safety over money and your desires. That is what she wasn't doing. People can say she was being manipulated, but was all of that worth the physical and mental abuse , being treated like a prostitute; for some rich mans sexual deviancy, fetish and pleasure. Thats what some of these women will accept, being kicked and beaten like dogs, pissed on , made to participate in gang Se& , carry guns and all kinds of fuckry . It's sad, like where was her parents and family .
@dappa311 - Women all over the world find themselves subjected to male sexual deviancy, and most of the time it's forced on them..by their husbands or boyfriends, by the average perp on the street who feels he's entitled to rape or abuse a woman just because he may be physically stronger. Who do you think is responsible for the thriving porn industry that teaches sexual deviancy and abuse of women? Whether Cassie should have left is irrelevant. Whether Cassie wanted to be in a relationship with a rich man is irrelevant; that's a issue having to do with her personal values that should have been checked by her parents. These men in the industry who are supposed to "find and nuture talent," use their power and connections to take fulll advantage. There's something called basic human decency and repeatedly treating a woman like a piece of garbage, as that video shows, is evidence that some of these guys no nothing about human decency...I wonder if they would be okay with their own daughters being beaten up on a video!
I agree with her. I’ve been in an abusive relationship. Whether the abuser is famous or not, its not easy to leave. I would literally stay in the relationship not because I wanted to, but because I was in fear. It’s not God’s will for anyone to be abused. I wasted all those years and after I got out of the relationship it took me 2-4 years to heal.
