In the wake of newly released surveillance footage showing Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting Cassie Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016, her husband, Alex Fine, has publicly condemned the music mogul. Fine, a fitness trainer and actor who married Ventura in 2019, shared a powerful message on Instagram addressing the issue of violence against women.
“Men who hit women aren’t men. Men who enable it and protect those people aren’t men,” Fine wrote. He continued, “As men, violence against women shouldn’t be inevitable. Check your brothers, your friends, and your family. Our daughters, sisters, mothers, and wives should feel protected and loved.”
A Message to Survivors and Abusers
Fine’s message also offered support to survivors of domestic violence. “To all the survivors, your stories are real, and people believe you. You’re not alone, and there are men and women who care only for your well-being and safety,” he wrote. He concluded with a direct message to abusers: “You’re done, you’re not safe anymore, you’re not protected anymore. The men by your side are just as weak.”
The video, released by CNN, shows Combs chasing Ventura down a hotel hallway, grabbing her by the neck, and throwing her to the ground. He then kicks her and drags her briefly before walking away.
This footage corroborates allegations Ventura made in a 2023 lawsuit against Combs, in which she accused him of rape, sex trafficking, and domestic violence. The lawsuit was settled shortly after filing.
Ongoing Legal Proceedings
Combs is currently facing a federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial. Singer Dawn Richard testified that Combs exhibited controlling behavior, insisting that he “owned” Ventura and penalized those who interacted with her. She detailed numerous violent incidents, including a 2009 incident in which Combs allegedly tried to hit Ventura with a skillet during a rage outburst over breakfast.
Combs has denied all allegations, pleading not guilty to charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. His trial is expected to last two months, and a conviction could result in a life sentence.
Fine’s public condemnation adds to the growing scrutiny of Combs’ behavior and the broader conversation about domestic violence and accountability in the entertainment industry.