BLOWUP AT THE HOTEL: Diddy's High-Priced Hush Money?
Did the individual shell out $100,000 for a hotel's private recording? - Hotel Guest Allegedly Shells Out Six-Figure Sum for Recorded Footage
Here's the lowdown on the drama unfolding in the courtroom:
In an eye-popping turn of events, a hotel security guardtestified thatSean "Diddy" Combs(55) splashed out a whopping $100,000 to nab the hotel's surveillance footage showing his 2016 Hotel showdown with his former partner, Cassie Ventura(38).
The explosive footage got its prime-time debut onCNNback in May 2024. Yep, you guessed it - it revealed Combs engaging in a full-blown attack on his then one-half. Fast forward to a later deleted Instagram video, and the hip-hop heavyweight was seen apologizing profusely for his actions. In September, the mogul faced arrest on some sketchy charges, and has been behind bars ever since. Over the past few months, he's been under the gun in trial for sex trafficking, extortion, and promoting prostitution.
"Angel" to the Rescue?
Now, brace yourselves for this surreal twist. A hotel security guard, who allegedly goes by the nickname "Eddy Garcia", stepped up to the plate claiming that Combs hit him up multiple times to get his mitts on that damning video. Garcia spoke about how the rapper appreciated his "good guy" image and thought he was just the chap to help thwart impending disaster.
Initially, the video was out of Garcia's reach. But when he hinted that a higher-up was willing to delete the footage for a cool $50,000, Combs jumped at the offer, reports say. Garcia was quoted as saying, "Eddie, you're my angel," by Combs, in reference to securing the footage.
The next day, Combs met up with Garcia in person, handed him a USB stick, and claimed it was the only copy of the video. Garcia also mentioned signing some confidentiality agreements.
Garcia went on to spill the beans about the transaction. He claimed that $50,000 went to the higher-up, $20,000 to a colleague involved, and the remaining $30,000 went directly to him.
The Victim's Side
Ventura has been a regular presence in the courtroom, testifying against Combs on several occasions. She painted a grim picture of a tumultuous relationship that was fraught with violence and manipulation over the years. According to her, Ventura chose not to resist during the hotel altercation as Combs would have turned "even more violent."
- Sean "Diddy" Combs
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- Cassie Ventura
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*Enrichment Data:
- The video was part of the evidence presented during the ongoing trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs, in which he is facing multiple charges, including sex trafficking, extortion, and promoting prostitution.
- Combs has denied all allegations and claims his innocence.
- This testimony by the hotel security guard adds a new layer to the ongoing trial, with claims of a cover-up to suppress evidence.
- Sean "Diddy" Combs is alleged to have paid $100,000 to a hotel security guard, who goes by the nickname "Eddy Garcia," to obtain a damaging video of a hotel showdown with his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.
- The alleged transaction involving Sean "Diddy" Combs, the video, and the hotel security guard is part of the evidence presented during Combs' ongoing trial, where he faces charges including sex trafficking, extortion, and promoting prostitution.
