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Metro
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' horrifying assault on ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura seen in new footage
Full footage of Sean ' Diddy ' Combs' violent attack on ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway was made public Wednesday. The unedited recording, filmed during an alleged 'freak-off' at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016, was shown in its entirety to the court at Diddy's trial in Manhattan. Cassie, 38, opened up about her relationship with Diddy as she took to the stand in his sex trafficking trial for the first time Wednesday. The disgraced rapper is currently on trial in New York on five charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all allegations against him. The Telegraph has reported that the court heard that the rapper 'wielded his power to force women into days-long sex parties' he called freak offs, including Cassie. It was also reported that those who did not comply were made to take drugs or were sexually assaulted. The hearings began on Monday and have focused on the 55-year-old's 11-year romance with the Me & U singer, who he dated on-and-off between 2007 and 2018. Unedited hotel security footage reveals the full scope of Diddy's attack on Cassie Ventura The footage shows Cassie attempting to make her way to the elevator before Diddy appears, grabs her by the back of the head, and throws her to the ground before kicking her motionless body repeatedly. Diddy then drags Cassie back to the room by the back of the head before the clip shows a security guard, Israel Florez, appearing. Florez testified in court Tuesday, saying Diddy said at the time: 'I don't want to lose anything and I can lose it all.' He also claimed Diddy offered him a bribe to attempt to get him to 'take care of' the incident. He then asked Diddy to return to his room and 'respect the guest [Cassie] and myself.' What to do if you're experiencing domestic abuse If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. And whether you are currently coping with or have made the decision to leave, you do have options. If you are thinking about leaving, domestic abuse charity Refuge suggests starting a record of abusive incidents, which might include saving pictures or messages, or making notes of times, dates and details of incidents. The next step is to make copies of important documents such as court orders, marriage certificates, National Insurance Numbers and your driving licence. In the meantime, identify the safer areas of your home so that you know where to go if your abuser becomes aggravated. Ideally, this should be a room with a phone and a door or window to the outside. If you feel ready to leave, start by making a plan for a safe, reliable route out. If you feel safe to do so, pack an emergency bag so that you leave in a hurry if needed. You can access a local refuge, either with or without children, for as long as you need to stay. The address is confidential. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) is open 24-hours a day and has all the details of refuges in your area. In an emergency situation, ring 999 and ask for the police. If you aren't able to talk, try the Silent Solution: after dialling 999, listen to the questions from the operator and respond by coughing or tapping your device, if possible. If prompted, press 55 to let the operator know it's an emergency – you'll be put through to the police. After Diddy allegedly raised his voice at Cassie, 'I then told him that if he didn't respect the guest, then he would be escorted out of the property,' Florez said. According to The Daily Mail, he also submitted an email showing his report of the incident that includes photos of the hotel room in disarray. The publication asserts that Diddy slowly shook his head as the footage played in front of the courtroom and jury, who were struck silent by the horrifying violence. Cassie Ventura describes traumatic 'freak offs' in court testimony Appearing in the courtroom on Wednesday, Cassie became emotional as she discussed the time she spent with the music mogul. Unpacking their 11-year, on-off relationship, she said: 'I began to just experience a different side of him,' via BBC, sharing that he wanted to control much of her life, including her appearance and career. She alleged that things soon became violent, and that Combs would 'bash on my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me', with the alleged assaults occurring 'too frequently.' According to the publication, Cassie wiped away tears as she recalled details about the freak offs. In the federal indictment, which was unsealed after the businessman's arrest, it was claimed that he coerced multiple alleged victims into sex acts, known as 'freak offs'. It was claimed that he organized the 'freak offs', and has been accused of 'directing, masturbating during, and often electronically recording' the 'elaborate and produced sex performances.' He is also said to have forced, or coerced, women to participate with male sex workers, who were reportedly flown in to take part. On the stand, the BBC reports that Ventura described it as a 'sexual encounter called voyeurism' in which he would watch her having sex with another man. When asked how she felt when Combs first proposed a 'freak off', she said via AP: 'I just remember my stomach falling to my butt. Just the nervousness and confusion in that moment.' The incidents reportedly entailed the Empire actress 'setting up this experience so that I could perform for Sean'. She claimed that she didn't feel as though she could turn down the request, because she 'didn't know what 'no' could be, or what 'no' could turn into.' 'The freak offs became a job,' she told jurors, reportedly sharing that they could last up to 36 or 48 hours, with the longest one she was involved in taking four days. Those participating in the marathon sex sessions would routinely require recovery from drug use, dehydration, and fatigue, it was alleged. Combs would allegedly blackmail Ventura with videos of the 'freak offs' to get her to do more, she claimed. Diddy's unseen celebrity photos he posted then deleted after wild night in Ibiza Ten-year-old photos Diddy took at a birthday celebration in Ibiza, Spain with Cassie Ventura have also reemerged as the trial has unfolded. The rapper posted pictures of the August 1, 2014, party to social media but deleted them shortly after, creating speculation at the time. The celebration was for fashion designer Riccardo Tisci on his 40th birthday, and the pictures have reemerged online in recent days. According to the photos, the party was attended by Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, 20-year-old Justin Bieber, supermodel Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Kendall Jenner; actors Zac Efron and Jared Leto; and reality stars Kris Jenner and Paris Hilton. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you.
Metro
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Sean ‘Diddy' Combs' assault on ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura seen in new footage
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Full footage of Sean 'Diddy' Combs' violent attack on ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway was made public Wednesday. The unedited recording, filmed during an alleged 'freak-off' at a Los Angeles hotel in 2016, was shown in its entirety to the court at Diddy's trial in Manhattan. Cassie, 38, opened up about her relationship with Diddy as she took to the stand in his sex trafficking trial for the first time Wednesday. The disgraced rapper is currently on trial in New York on five charges of racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He has denied all allegations against him. The Telegraph has reported that the court heard that the rapper 'wielded his power to force women into days-long sex parties' he called freak offs, including Cassie. It was also reported that those who did not comply were made to take drugs or were sexually assaulted. The hearings began on Monday and have focused on the 55-year-old's 11-year romance with the Me & U singer, who he dated on-and-off between 2007 and 2018. The footage shows Cassie attempting to make her way to the elevator before Diddy appears, grabs her by the back of the head, and throws her to the ground before kicking her motionless body repeatedly. Diddy then drags Cassie back to the room by the back of the head before the clip shows a security guard, Israel Florez, appearing. Florez testified in court Tuesday, saying Diddy said at the time: 'I don't want to lose anything and I can lose it all.' He also claimed Diddy offered him a bribe to attempt to get him to 'take care of' the incident. He then asked Diddy to return to his room and 'respect the guest [Cassie] and myself.' If you are experiencing domestic abuse, you are not alone. And whether you are currently coping with or have made the decision to leave, you do have options. If you are thinking about leaving, domestic abuse charity Refuge suggests starting a record of abusive incidents, which might include saving pictures or messages, or making notes of times, dates and details of incidents. The next step is to make copies of important documents such as court orders, marriage certificates, National Insurance Numbers and your driving licence. In the meantime, identify the safer areas of your home so that you know where to go if your abuser becomes aggravated. Ideally, this should be a room with a phone and a door or window to the outside. If you feel ready to leave, start by making a plan for a safe, reliable route out. If you feel safe to do so, pack an emergency bag so that you leave in a hurry if needed. You can access a local refuge, either with or without children, for as long as you need to stay. The address is confidential. The National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247) is open 24-hours a day and has all the details of refuges in your area. In an emergency situation, ring 999 and ask for the police. If you aren't able to talk, try the Silent Solution: after dialling 999, listen to the questions from the operator and respond by coughing or tapping your device, if possible. If prompted, press 55 to let the operator know it's an emergency – you'll be put through to the police. Read more here. After Diddy allegedly raised his voice at Cassie, 'I then told him that if he didn't respect the guest, then he would be escorted out of the property,' Florez said. According to The Daily Mail, he also submitted an email showing his report of the incident that includes photos of the hotel room in disarray. The publication asserts that Diddy slowly shook his head as the footage played in front of the courtroom and jury, who were struck silent by the horrifying violence. Appearing in the courtroom on Wednesday, Cassie became emotional as she discussed the time she spent with the music mogul. Unpacking their 11-year, on-off relationship, she said: 'I began to just experience a different side of him,' via BBC, sharing that he wanted to control much of her life, including her appearance and career. She alleged that things soon became violent, and that Combs would 'bash on my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me', with the alleged assaults occurring 'too frequently.' According to the publication, Cassie wiped away tears as she recalled details about the freak offs. In the federal indictment, which was unsealed after the businessman's arrest, it was claimed that he coerced multiple alleged victims into sex acts, known as 'freak offs'. It was claimed that he organized the 'freak offs', and has been accused of 'directing, masturbating during, and often electronically recording' the 'elaborate and produced sex performances.' He is also said to have forced, or coerced, women to participate with male sex workers, who were reportedly flown in to take part. On the stand, the BBC reports that Ventura described it as a 'sexual encounter called voyeurism' in which he would watch her having sex with another man. When asked how she felt when Combs first proposed a 'freak off', she said via AP: 'I just remember my stomach falling to my butt. Just the nervousness and confusion in that moment.' The incidents reportedly entailed the Empire actress 'setting up this experience so that I could perform for Sean'. She claimed that she didn't feel as though she could turn down the request, because she 'didn't know what 'no' could be, or what 'no' could turn into.' 'The freak offs became a job,' she told jurors, reportedly sharing that they could last up to 36 or 48 hours, with the longest one she was involved in taking four days. Those participating in the marathon sex sessions would routinely require recovery from drug use, dehydration, and fatigue, it was alleged. Combs would allegedly blackmail Ventura with videos of the 'freak offs' to get her to do more, she claimed. Ten-year-old photos Diddy took at a birthday celebration in Ibiza, Spain with Cassie Ventura have also reemerged as the trial has unfolded. More Trending The rapper posted pictures of the August 1, 2014, party to social media but deleted them shortly after, creating speculation at the time. The celebration was for fashion designer Riccardo Tisci on his 40th birthday, and the pictures have reemerged online in recent days. According to the photos, the party was attended by Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, 20-year-old Justin Bieber, supermodel Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, and Kendall Jenner; actors Zac Efron and Jared Leto; and reality stars Kris Jenner and Paris Hilton. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Halle Bailey granted restraining order after showing bruises from ex's 'ongoing abuse' MORE: The Simpsons writer Steve Pepoon dies unexpectedly outside his home aged 68 MORE: Oscar winning Kramer Vs Kramer director Robert Benton dies aged 92
BBC News
03-03-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Immigration: Migrants say multicultural town is 'very welcoming'
New census data shows the region's population has reached record levels, in part due to immigration. The West of England's biggest rise has been in Swindon, where immigration has increased by 30% in 20 years. One in five of its residents were born outside the who have moved to the region work in health and social care, as well as IT, though thousands also come to study. Sudha Sri Nukana who migrated from India with her husband Vamsa to work in IT said Swindon is "very welcoming for new people". "When I came for the first time In 2010, I hardly [knew anyone], but I never felt as a stranger in Swindon because I am always welcomed by many communities here," she all parts of the West of England have grown, the biggest increases have been seen in towns and government figures show a decline in the number of National Insurance Numbers (NI) being issued to people born in the EU and an increase in those for people born in Africa and shift has been described as a result of "the post-Brexit immigration system", by Dr Ben Brindle, researcher at Oxford University's Migration Observatory. 'Post-brexit' shift Census returns from 2001 and 2021 show Bristol's population rose by 24%.It also asks people about their country of birth; the proportion of the city's residents not born in the UK has risen to 19%.But the West saw the biggest rise in Swindon, where a fifth (20%) were born data shows that people from India now make up Swindon's biggest Nukana, who is also a conservative councillor for Rodbourne Cheney, described the people of Swindon as "kind and generous"."I've never felt alone because people are always there to support each other."The people here are so kind and the smiley faces [they have] when you go out for a walk and the way they approach you is inclusive," she Brexit the numbers coming to the UK from the EU have tumbled, instead employers often recruit from trend can also be seen in the region's NHS.A quarter of doctors in the South West of England's hospitals were born overseas. For nurses the figure is higher, with most being born in Asia. However, recent changes to immigration policy have made it more difficult for people to bring loved ones over to the UK on a family Maina, who is originally from Kenya, has been fighting to bring his wife over to live with him in Gloucester for 25 years."It's been difficult, us virtually living two lives, them over there and me over here," Mr Maina said, adding it had been a stressful time for the whole Home Office said it cannot comment on individual cases while a legal process is ongoing. Many EU citizens who came before Brexit have stayed and people born in Eastern Europe make up one of the West's largest Duka and her husband came to the UK eight years ago from both have jobs in Swindon, and are happily said: "Swindon is quite multicultural and convenient. We're just blessed to have so much countryside around."I really enjoy people here. It's a convenient, welcoming and positive environment. The town's small so people know each other more."Another increase in immigration has come from international students. More than 24,000 are enrolled at the West's rules have been tightened, meaning most cannot now bring family was one of several changes made by the last government to try to reduce a result, the pace of change in the West is expected to slow.
BBC News
03-03-2025
- General
- BBC News
'South West Labour market has shifted since Brexit'
A North Devon charity which provides English language lessons has noticed a shift in the demographic of the South West labour market since Brexit, bosses government figures show a decline in the number of National Insurance Numbers (NINos) being issued to people born in the EU and an increase in those for people born in Africa and Ben Brindle, researcher at Oxford University's Migration Observatory, said the shift was a result of "the post-Brexit immigration system".Natali Guevara, engagement officer at Sunrise Diversity, said the Devon charity was supporting "a lot of people from Africa and India" and fewer people born in European Union countries. Labour market change The government's statistics show there were more than 11,500 NINos allocated to people born overseas and living in Devon, Cornwall, Dorset and Somerset in the year to September 2024, about 1,000 more than 10 years proportion of NINos issued to people born in EU countries fell from 85% in 2014, to 8% in 2024. Over the same 10-year period the proportion issued to people born in Asian countries increased from 7% in 2014, to 52% in 2024. Dr Brindle said the number of people from non-EU countries coming to the UK had "sharply risen" since the end of freedom of movement for people born in the EU in 2020. He said restrictions preventing migrants from claiming benefits meant the majority of people being allocated a NINo would be working. Rate per head In the year to September 2024, 16 people from overseas per 1,000 people in Exeter were allocated a NINo. That was double the rate of the next highest council in the region, Plymouth, with eight per 1,000. The England average was 11 per 1,000 people. In London, 25 were issued per 1,000. In Somerset, the figure was four, while in both Cornwall and Dorset it was three per 1, Brindle said it was difficult to be certain about the cause of the difference between the rate in Exeter and Plymouth, but international students were likely to be a significant factor. In the 2022/23 academic year, there were 11,790 international students in the South West, making up 25% of the student population at the University of Exeter; 15% at the University of Plymouth; and 6% at Falmouth University, according to the Higher Education Statistics factor could be people coming from Ukraine, said Dr Brindle. "More [Ukrainians] came to Exeter relative to the size of the population than Plymouth," he said. 'Highly skilled workers' Sunrise Diversity provides free English classes three times a week in Barnstaple for people living in North Devon. Natali Guevara from the charity said: "At the moment, we've got 20 different languages spoken. "We've got people from Egypt, Turkey, Africa... and people from Brazil... we have a lot of people from Ukraine".She said sometimes the people they were supporting were "filling up any jobs local people don't want to do", but she said many were highly its English classes, Sunrise Diversity organises activities aimed at "celebrating diversity, challenging discrimination and changing attitudes in North Devon."Ms Guevara said people attending the charity's events included "solicitors and a qualified barrister" and many others worked in the NHS, including surgeons, anaesthetists and midwives. "It's important to integrate the community, it's important we stick together, we all bring different things," she said.
