CNN Allegedly Destroyed Only Copy Of Diddy Beating Cassie

Diddy’s legal team has accused CNN of destroying the only known copy of a 2016 surveillance video that allegedly showed him beating Cassie in an L.A. hotel hallway. According to new court filings, CNN purchased the footage from the InterContinental Hotel, altered it using free editing software, and then deleted the original. The hotel has since shut down, and no other copies of the video reportedly exist.

Diddy’s lawyers argue that CNN edited the video by removing the time stamp, changing the sequence of events, and speeding up the footage to make it appear more violent. They plan to file a motion to exclude the video from his upcoming trial, claiming it is now unreliable as evidence. While Diddy is not being prosecuted for the assault itself due to the statute of limitations, prosecutors want to use the footage to demonstrate his alleged history of violence.

Legal experts note that courts rarely allow edited video evidence, making it highly unlikely that the footage will be shown to a jury. Judges typically require unaltered recordings to ensure accuracy, and Diddy’s lawyers argue that CNN’s modifications have made the video unusable in court.

CNN has not yet responded to the allegations, and federal prosecutors have declined to comment. The controversy adds another layer of complexity to Diddy’s legal troubles, as he continues to face multiple accusations of misconduct and abuse.