Diddy Claims Feds Leaked Cassie Assault Video to Smear Him – Here’s Why He’s Taking Them to Court

Diddy and his legal team are accusing federal agents of leaking a shocking video that shows him allegedly assaulting Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway back in 2016. According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Diddy’s attorneys allege that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) orchestrated the leak of the footage to CNN as part of a smear campaign against the music mogul.

The video, which surfaced on May 17, allegedly depicts a violent altercation between Diddy and Cassie at the Intercontinental Hotel, where Diddy can be seen physically attacking the singer during their turbulent relationship. Diddy’s attorneys argue that this leak was no accident; rather, they believe it was a calculated move by federal agents to damage his reputation.

Diddy’s lawyers claim that on the day CNN published the footage, a correspondent from the network contacted a member of Diddy’s team to request a comment. According to the documents, the reporter informed them that CNN was in possession of surveillance footage from the 2016 incident. This prompted Diddy’s legal team to reach out to the prosecutors handling his case, expressing concern that the video had been leaked from within federal law enforcement circles. The response from the U.S. Attorney’s office, they claim, was a simple acknowledgment: “We really appreciate you giving us a heads up. We have now seen the video.”

Diddy’s legal team is placing the blame squarely on the Department of Homeland Security rather than the U.S. Attorney’s office, pointing out that DHS agents had been frequently quoted in media coverage surrounding the raids on Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami. They argue that DHS had both the access and potential motive to leak the video, suggesting it was part of an effort to tarnish Diddy’s public image without any financial gain – a motive that, they claim, federal agents might have.

Diddy’s lawyers assert that Cassie herself is unlikely to have leaked the footage, noting that her lawsuit against him didn’t imply she had possession of the tape, nor did she have a clear reason to release it to the press. The timing of the leak, according to Diddy’s team, also raises suspicions. They point out that the video surfaced on a “slow news day,” during a break in the highly-publicized Donald Trump trial, which could have maximized attention on Diddy’s case.

In addition to the leak allegations, Diddy’s legal documents take aim at the federal raids on his homes, describing them as excessively aggressive. He claims that federal agents went so far as to handcuff his children during the searches, which took place in both Los Angeles and Miami. Diddy’s attorneys are now requesting an evidentiary hearing to further investigate the source of the leak and to seek potential relief for what they see as federal misconduct.

This latest twist adds yet another layer of complexity to Diddy’s ongoing legal battles. With his reputation on the line, Diddy appears determined to challenge not only the charges against him but also the actions of the federal agencies involved in his case. As his legal team pushes for accountability, the hip-hop icon is hoping the court will take a closer look at what they believe to be an intentional and damaging leak orchestrated by federal agents.