Diddy’s Lawyers Battle to Toss Cassie Assault Footage, Citing Flaws and Bias
If you thought courtroom theatrics had peaked, get ready for another dose of legal skulduggery starring Sean “Diddy” Combs and his squad of defense lawyers. The latest twist involves the motion to exclude a video Cassie Ventura alleges shows the music mogul assaulting her—because, according to Combs’s attorneys, it’s “not accurate or reliable.” The defense argues that the footage, which surfaced on social media and quickly went viral, suffers from poor resolution, questionable chain of custody and potential editing that could mislead jurors. They’ve filed detailed court documents insisting that without clear metadata, verified timestamps or an unbroken chain of evidence, the video is more “hearsay spectacle” than hard proof. Meanwhile, prosecutors maintain they have thoroughly vetted the clip, pointing to digital forensics reports and eyewitness affidavits to validate its authenticity. According to People Magazine, a tech expert hired by the district attorney’s office confirmed the recording’s origin and timestamp match the alleged incident date, while NBC News notes that two separate witnesses have sworn under oath that the video’s content aligns with their firsthand accounts. Yet Diddy’s team contends these supporting affidavits rely on a shaky foundation—namely a clip passed around dozens of times online, potentially manipulated by unknown third parties. In their 20‑page brief, Combs’s lawyers describe the footage as a “digital Rorschach test,” arguing any interpretation is purely subjective without incontrovertible proof. They insist jurors will be swayed by the sensational imagery rather than sober facts, creating an unfair trial environment. This legal tug‑of‑war eerily echoes past celebrity cases where pivotal evidence was locked in battles over admissibility—reminding us once again how the justice system can be more pageantry than principle. With opening statements looming, both camps are bracing for a fight over whether jurors will get to see what could be the most damning visual in this high‑profile assault trial. Of course, we can’t rule out another last‑minute surprise—because in today’s world, every dramatic pivot is uploaded, reuploaded and litigated all over again. At 2 AM, we’re left groaning: will this footage ever see the inside of a jury room, or be banished as unreliable digital noise? Only time—and a judge’s gavel—will tell. Anyway, brace yourself for the next episode in this legal soap opera; it’s bound to get messier.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, NBC News
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