Diddy’s Legal Team Argue CNN Video of Alleged 2016 Abuse of Cassie Ventura Was Edited

Legal Showdown: Diddy’s Team Claims CNN Edited 2016 Cassie Abuse Video

Diddy’s legal team is out here making major claims — saying the viral hotel surveillance video that appears to show him assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 was allegedly manipulated by CNN. The music mogul’s attorneys argue that the footage, which aired recently and stirred serious public outrage, was “edited and altered” before being shown to the world.

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According to TMZ, Diddy’s lawyers are now pushing hard to keep that video out of court, alleging CNN destroyed the original file after tweaking it with free editing software, creating a false narrative for viewers.

But hold up — Cassie’s lawyer isn’t buying any of it.

“Disingenuous Argument” — Cassie’s Lawyer Fires Back

Cassie Ventura’s attorney, Douglas Wigdor, clapped back at Diddy’s team through a direct statement to TMZ, saying:

“It’s not surprising Diddy would make a disingenuous argument to exclude the disturbing video from being shown to the jury in the upcoming trial.”
He didn’t stop there — Wigdor doubled down, telling the outlet:

“I am confident that the video fairly and accurately represents what happened, will be admitted into evidence” … and that Diddy “will be held accountable for his depravity.”

Diddy’s Team: “CNN Sped Up the Video, Rearranged the Sequence”

Here’s what Diddy’s legal crew is claiming — and it’s wild. They allege that CNN got their hands on the video, uploaded it into some random free editing software, altered the time stamp, and sped up the sequence to make it look like the events happened faster than they actually did.

They even say CNN rearranged the footage to craft a narrative that puts Diddy in a worse light. And now, because the original file is allegedly gone, his legal team wants the court to toss the footage completely and prevent it from being used as evidence in his upcoming trial.

But the timing is crucial here — this new motion comes right as the heat is turning up around Diddy’s legal woes. It’s clear his lawyers are doing everything possible to challenge the narrative before that courtroom showdown begins.

Federal Prosecutors Still Want the Footage in Court

Now, let’s be clear — Diddy is not facing federal prosecution specifically for the Cassie assault shown in the video. But prosecutors are pushing to use it to establish a pattern of violent behavior.

They believe it’s important evidence that speaks to his alleged history of abuse, even if this particular incident isn’t what’s on the books for this trial.

Cassie’s team seems confident the judge will allow it, regardless of Diddy’s arguments about editing or destruction of original files.

What’s Next for Diddy and Cassie in Court?

This back-and-forth over the video is just one piece of a much bigger legal puzzle surrounding Diddy right now. Between multiple lawsuits, federal investigations, and now this viral clip stirring media frenzy, the stakes couldn’t be higher.

And while Diddy’s legal team is moving aggressively to protect his image and weaken key evidence, Cassie’s lawyer is standing firm, insisting the video will play a critical role in holding Diddy accountable.

Whether the court agrees or not — one thing is clear: this fight is far from over.