Diddy’s Trial Set for May 5 Amid Video Dispute

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' legal team has accused CNN of altering and destroying the original copy of a 2016 surveillance video showing him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, alleging manipulation of the sequence, speed, and time stamp. CNN has denied these accusations, asserting that the footage was not altered and the original was retained by the source. Cassie's lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, has dismissed Diddy's claims as an attempt to exclude the video from his upcoming sex trafficking trial, asserting the video accurately depicts the incident. The footage first aired in May 2024, and following its release, Diddy issued a public apology for his actions. The trial is set to begin on May 5, with Diddy facing multiple charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering.