Cassie has broken her silence on the video that shows ex-boyfriend Sean “Diddy” Combs allegedly assaulting her at a Los Angeles resort.
In a observation posted Thursday, May 23, via Instagram, Cassie wrote, “The outpouring of affection has created a spot for my more youthful self to settle and feel secure now, but this is solely the start. Domestic Violence is THE issue. It broke me all the way down to somebody I by no means thought I would become. With a lot of hard work, I'm better today, however I will always be recuperating from my previous.”
“Thank you to everybody that has taken the time to take this matter severely,” she continued. “My only ask is that EVERYONE open your middle to believing victims the first time. It takes a lot of center to tell the truth out of a scenario that you had been powerless in.”
She went on to offer support for those “still dwelling in fear” and to reiterate her thanks to those who have stood by her.
Since the video’s unlock, celebrities from each business have shared support for Cassie, with many more speaking out after she posted her observation.
Diddy, 54, apologized for his “inexcusable” habits in a video he posted via social media on Sunday, May 19, but he didn't mention Cassie’s name at any level.
“Combs’ video commentary used to be more about himself than the many of us he has harm,” Meredith Firetog, a spouse at Wigdor LLP and member of Cassie’s prison team, informed Us in a observation following Diddy’s apology video. “When Cassie and multiple different girls got here forward, he denied everything and advised that his sufferers have been taking a look for a payday. That he was once solely forced to ‘make an apology’ as soon as his repeated denials were proven false displays his pathetic desperation, and it's transparent that no one has been swayed through his disingenuous phrases.”
Here are probably the most largest names to show their support for Cassie:
Alex Fine
Cassie’s husband, private teacher and entrepreneur Fine, wrote an open letter addressed to “ladies and children” in which he mentioned the video and home violence at huge.
“Men who hit ladies aren’t men. Men who permit it and protect those other people aren’t men. As males, violence in opposition to women shouldn’t be inevitable, check your brothers, your folks, and your circle of relatives. Our daughters, sisters, moms, and other halves should feel protected and cherished. Hold the ladies on your life with the upmost [sic] regard. Men who harm girls hate ladies,” Fine wrote.
“To all the survivors, in finding the men and ladies who assist and love. To all the survivors, your tales are real, and folks imagine you,” he persisted. “To all of the survivors you’re no longer on my own, and there are men and girls who care only for your smartly being and protection. We need you to succeed and flourish. To all of the girls and children, I’m sorry you reside in a global the place you’re no longer protected, and you don’t really feel equivalent. I want to raise my daughters in a global where they are protected and cherished. To the abusers, you’re done, you’re no longer secure anymore, you’re now not secure anymore, the boys via your aspect are just as weak, you’re so miserable with your self that death would be regarded as a kindness.”
Chloe Bailey
The singer-songwriter and actress wrote by means of Instagram, “We love you so much Cassie ❤️.” (Her more youthful brother, Branson Bailey, went to prom in April with Diddy’s daughter Chance.)
Black Coffee
“Sending love to you 🙏🏾❤️,” the DJ wrote.
Nicky Hilton
Hilton commented, “Sending love beautiful woman ❤️ xx.” Her comment has over 1,000 likes and counting.
LeToya Luckett
The Destiny’s Child founding member commented, “You are so beloved. Your power is admirable & your middle is so giant. 🙏🏾❤️.”
Claudia Jordan
“I'm hoping how your bravery against a apparently untouchable giant gave such a lot of different ladies and men the boldness to come back ahead too!” the actress and style commented. “You suffered for too long and we adore to look you properly beloved and protected now stunning! Thank you for not being afraid to head first!! ❤️.”
Desi Perkins
“You should really feel protected,” the skincare influencer wrote. “I’m here for you all the time. I’m so inspired by our strength as a result of i know this wasn’t simple. So pleased with you.”
Da Brat
“We love u. So sorry you needed to undergo those terrible instances,” stated the rapper. “No one deserves that. We admire your energy queen.”
Nazanin Mandi
“The braveness, energy, grace & fortitude you possess is immense to mention the least,” wrote the actress. “As we without end stand with you, stay strolling to your power gorgeous, inspiring soul. You are BELOVED. Love you at all times.”
Jeannie Mai
Mai, who lately accused estranged husband Jeezy of domestic abuse, thanked Cassie for sharing her tale, commenting, “In each and every echo of your bravery, there lies a melody of hope that dances during the silence. Your voice has been a shield and sanctuary for many, together with me. Thank you for turning your combat into your light.” (Jeezy denied the claims.)
Chase Stokes
The Outer Banks star shared Cassie’s post by means of his Instagram Story, writing “A real existence superhero @Cassie @AlexFine44 Love you guys ❤️.”
Christina Milian
Speaking on the Cannes Film Festival, the singer and pal of Cassie told the Daily Mail, “I believe this sheds mild that this happens more steadily. More ceaselessly than you suppose. My middle and my support and my love is going out to Cassie.”
Milian continued: “She’s in fact a pal of mine. And so for her and her circle of relatives, I would like in my section to protect their privacy. But I additionally do believe that I have a lot of love for her and I’m wishing her best possible, particularly going via one thing so public. I absolutely think it’s vital for sufferers of home violence to talk up. I think for years many have. And I believe it’s vital they proceed too, so that we can stop it. I love that they’re gonna make us put a stop to any kind of horrific abuse.”
Whoopi Goldberg
Goldberg expressed her frustration over the statute of boundaries that prevents Diddy from being charged for assaulting Cassie.
“Why isn’t this sort of attack an open-ended — why, why, why is there an end to this?” she requested. “Because if folks say, ‘Well, you know, she reported it and he denied it and then she proved it, and then they said, ‘Well there’s not anything we will do because the statute of limitations is up.’”
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Aubrey O’Day
The former Danity Kane singer blasted Diddy’s apology video, writing by way of X, “Diddy didn't say sorry to Cassie. He apologized to the sector for seeing what he did. He says he’s ‘disgusted w himself now, and he was once disgusted w himself then’.. however it appears he wasn’t disgusted sufficient w himself to not PIN this remark out calling her a liar & denying it all.. go away god and mercy out of this, they aren’t provide right here, and you comprehend it.”
Erica Campbell
“@cassie I’m so sorry you must relive this, as such a lot of are talking about your pain,” the gospel singer wrote by means of Instagram with a photo of Cassie on her wedding day. “May your new fact of affection and circle of relatives be louder.❤️ Prayers and blessings and love.”
Reggie Bush, 6lack, Jana Kramer, Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Toni Romiti, Madelyn Cline, Omarosa Manigault Newman and more stars confirmed their support in emoji-only messages.
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