Hotel Security Guard: Sean Combs Paid $100K for Assault Video

Los Angeles, CA - A former hotel security officer testified on Tuesday that Sean 'Diddy' Combs paid $100,000 to prevent the release of a security video depicting him assaulting singer Cassie Ventura in 2016. The testimony, which emerged from an ongoing investigation into allegations of abuse and misconduct against Combs, adds another layer to the mounting legal challenges facing the music mogul.

The security video, which was recently made public, appears to support Ventura's claims that Combs physically assaulted her. Ventura filed a lawsuit against Combs last year, which was quickly settled out of court. However, federal investigators have continued to examine the allegations, leading to the current testimony.

The security officer, whose name is being withheld for security reasons, stated under oath that he witnessed the transaction and was instructed to ensure the video never surfaced. He claims Combs representatives made the payment in cash and secured a written agreement to keep the video private. Combs' legal team has so far declined to comment on the specific allegations made by the former security guard. The investigation is ongoing.