Wendy Williams reacts to over 100 allegations against Diddy
Williams discusses Diddy's numerous sexual assault charges and past domestic violence.
Wendy Williams has spoken out about the recent allegations against Diddy in a new interview. Over 100 individuals have accused Diddy of sexual assault, with lawsuits filed last week. Some allegations date back to 1991, including one from a person who was nine years old at the time of the incident.
Sean Combs, known as Diddy, was arrested in September for sex trafficking, drug possession, and firearms offences. An indictment alleges he encouraged female victims to engage in sexual acts with male sex workers in events termed ‘freak offs.’
Currently, Diddy is awaiting trial at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center in New York City. Diddy’s lawyer, Erica Wolff, stated he “emphatically and categorically” denies all charges.
Wendy Williams shares new statement with @DailyMail regarding Diddy:
“I have been told by so many people, ‘Wendy you called it’…You know how I feel about that? It is about time. To see this video on TV of [Cassie] getting pummeled…it was just horrific. But now you have to… pic.twitter.com/4tLH6PYR5e
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Williams has long criticised Combs. In an interview with the Daily Mail, she mentioned that many people told her she ‘called it’ after his arrest. She also addressed a 2016 video showing Diddy assaulting Cassie Ventura in a hotel lobby.
CNN released CCTV footage of the incident this May. The video from 5 March 2016 shows Ventura and Combs at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles, which has since closed.
The footage displays Ventura heading to elevators, with Combs, clad only in a towel, running after her. He grabs her by the neck, throws her to the floor, kicks her twice, and drags her by her sweatshirt towards a hotel room. Ventura collects her belongings, and Combs returns, throwing an object at her before leaving again.
Williams commented, “To see this video on TV of [Cassie] getting pummelled… it was just horrific.” She added, “But now you have to think, how many more times? How many people? How many more women? It’s just so horrible.”
Last year, Ventura filed a lawsuit in Federal District Court in Manhattan, alleging Combs ‘frequently beat’ her during their on-off relationship spanning around ten years. Her lawsuit described Combs as a ‘serial domestic abuser, who would regularly beat and kick Ms Ventura, leaving black eyes, bruises, and blood.’
Combs ‘vehemently denied’ the allegations, according to his lawyer. On November 17, a day after the lawsuit was filed, Combs and Ventura announced they had reached a settlement. The hotel lobby video emerged approximately six months later. Warning: This article discusses sexual and domestic violence, which some readers may find distressing.
What Other Media Are Saying
- USA TODAY reports Wendy Williams supports Diddy’s investigation, calling his behavior “horrible” and referencing past allegations, including Cassie Ventura’s 2016 assault.(read more)
- The Los Angeles Times reports on Wendy Williams’ reaction to Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering charges, emphasizing her long-standing criticism and the disturbing nature of the allegations.(read more)
- Yahoo News reports Wendy Williams supports ongoing investigation into Diddy, stating it’s “about time,” amid new allegations of sexual assault and her previous critiques of the hip-hop mogul.(read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
What are the allegations against Diddy?
Diddy faces allegations of sexual assault, sex trafficking, drug possession, and firearms offences.
How many people accused Diddy of sexual assault?
More than 100 people have accused Diddy of sexual assault.
What did Wendy Williams say about the Diddy allegations?
Williams criticized Diddy, stating it’s ‘about time’ and called the video of him assaulting Cassie Ventura ‘horrific.’
What was shown in the hotel lobby video of Diddy and Cassie Ventura?
The video shows Diddy grabbing Ventura by the neck, throwing her to the floor, and kicking her twice.
Did Diddy and Cassie Ventura settle her lawsuit?
Yes, they reached a settlement a day after Ventura filed her lawsuit.
