Security Guard Who Pinned Diddy After Cassie Assault Says Rapper Gave Him Cash — and Said 3 Chilling Words

Security Guard Details Interaction with Diddy After Assault Incident

In a recent court hearing involving music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, a security guard recounted a chilling encounter where he alleged Combs attempted to bribe him following an incident where Combs assaulted his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. The trial took place on Monday, May 12, where Israel Florez, a former security guard at the InterContinental in Century City, Los Angeles, testified about the events that transpired in 2016.

During the trial for a series of sex crimes, Florez revealed that a security camera at the hotel captured Combs violently attacking Ventura. The video shows Combs chasing Ventura through the hotel lobby, grabbing her by the throat, shoving her to the ground, kicking her, and even throwing objects at her. The disturbing footage was previously aired by CNN, shedding light on the assault.

Florez, now serving as a Los Angeles Police Department officer, shared his account of the aftermath of the assault. Upon responding to a distress call on the sixth floor of the hotel, Florez described encountering Combs in a towel, with a menacing gaze and offering him a wad of cash. Combs allegedly uttered the words, “Don’t tell nobody,” which Florez interpreted as an attempt to bribe him. However, Florez declined the money.

Following Ventura leaving the hotel visibly injured with a purple eye, Florez and another guard visited Combs’ room to remind him of hotel policies. It was during this interaction that Combs allegedly accused the other guard of recording their conversation and snatched his phone. In response, Florez pinned Combs against a wall in demand for the return of the phone, revealing a tense confrontation between the two.

Combs is facing charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution, with the trial stemming from a September indictment. Despite pleading not guilty to the accusations, the case against him emerged following a lawsuit Ventura filed in 2023, accusing him of rape and sex trafficking over a decade of abuse. Combs settled the lawsuit with Ventura shortly after its filing and was subsequently arrested on September 16.

During the trial, Combs’ defense team acknowledged the violence depicted in the video but contested that it did not substantiate the sex trafficking allegations. Ventura is expected to offer her testimony in court, shedding further light on the events that unfolded. For those experiencing domestic violence, the National Domestic Violence Hotline provides support and assistance 24/7 in over 170 languages.

The trial continues to unveil shocking revelations and confrontations that occurred in the aftermath of the assault incident involving Combs and Ventura. As the legal proceedings progress, more details are expected to emerge, shedding light on the complexities of the case and the parties involved.

Stay tuned for further updates as the trial unfolds, revealing additional insights into the allegations and testimonies presented in court.