The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office condemned Sean “Diddy” Combs’ shocking surveillance video, in which the music mogul is seen assaulting ex Cassie Ventura — but is unable to file charges.
The office of district attorney George Gascón explained in a lengthy statement released via Instagram Friday why their hands are tied due to the statute of limitations.
“We are aware of the video that has been circulating online allegedly depicting Sean Combs assaulting a young woman in Los Angeles,” the statement began.
“We find the images extremely disturbing and difficult to watch.”
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The officials then explained that if Combs’ vicious attack did indeed take place in 2016 — as was reported by CNN who broke the story — then “unfortunately” they are “unable to charge as the conduct would have occurred beyond the timeline where a crime of assault can be prosecuted.”
According to legal experts, the statute of limitations for misdemeanor assault in California is one year and three years for felony assault. Since the altercation between Ventura, 37, and Combs, 54, occurred eight years ago, it has surpassed those deadlines.
The DA’s Office also pointed out in their statement that law enforcement has yet to present a case related to the violent attack, but encouraged “anyone who has been a victim or witness to a crime to report it.”
People in the comments section of the post were not pleased with the decision — in spite of it being made in accordance with the law — claiming it is an act of injustice.
“That’s how people like Diddy get away with crimes and it’s because people like him get encouraged and others feel above the law !!
