The former girlfriend of a well-known rap star has recently spoken out for the first time about a disturbing 2016 video that surfaced, showing her being physically assaulted by the music mogul. The public comments from Cassie Ventura have emerged just days after graphic surveillance footage of the incident was exclusively obtained. Viewers are advised that some images in her report may be disturbing.
Ventura broke her silence on Instagram, expressing gratitude towards her family, friends, and even strangers for the outpouring of love and support she has received. She emphasized the importance of believing victims from the outset and urged everyone to open their hearts to those who come forward with their stories.
The surveillance video from 2016 captured the rap star violently throwing Ventura to the ground, kicking her, and dragging her in a Los Angeles hotel hallway. This footage seemed to support Ventura's 2023 lawsuit against the rap star, where she alleged that he had punched her, resulting in a black eye, and had thrown glass vases at her during the same incident.
In a surprising turn of events, the rap star took to social media to acknowledge his actions in the video, admitting that his behavior was inexcusable and taking full responsibility for his actions. Despite the settlement of Ventura's lawsuit, the rap star continues to face additional allegations, including a recent lawsuit from a former model accusing him of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2003.
While the statute of limitations has expired for potential new charges related to the 2016 hotel incident, advocates point to cases like Ventura's as pivotal in empowering victims of abuse to come forward and seek justice. Ventura's lawsuit was filed under the New York Adult Survivors Act, which allows victims of abuse to seek legal recourse even if the incidents occurred outside the statute of limitations.
The settlement agreement between Ventura and the rap star reportedly prohibits them from speaking about each other publicly. This development has sparked discussions about the impact of statute of limitations laws on both abusers and victims of abuse.
