Diddy discover himself in hot water again after his seemingly forced video apology related the brutal, heartless beating he delivered to his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in the viral 2016 hotel surveillance video.
Speculation and public outrage have been rampant, and understandably so– after Diddy released his clip apology the other day, only for viewers to realize he never addressed who exactly he was apologizing to. Why? Because not once did he mention Cassie’s name. Fast forward to today, and it’s now been opened that there Is a legal reason preventing Diddy from addressing Cassie’s name in his apology.
Following Cassie’s sexual assault case against Diddy, the 2 parties reached a settlement, which added a strict non-disclosure agreement (NDA). This NDA forbids both Diddy and Cassie from discussing each other in public. That’s right, folks, their lips are sealed.
As per to outlet, Diddy’s legal team carefully examined every aspect of the video apology before it’s release. Compliance with the NDA was their top priority, meaning there could be no referen”e to Cassie, even though Diddy reportedly wanted to mention her name. It’s a tricky situation for him, as he walks a tightrope between showing remorse and avoiding any potential legal ramifications.
It’s worth noting that Cassie’s silence since the release of the 2016 beating video is also a outcome of this settlement. In spite of expectations that she might publicly air her grievances, Cassie has remained tight-lipped, honoring the terms of the agreement.
But here’s the turning event. Cassie is just the tip of the legal iceberg that Diddy is facing. The settlement may have resolved her case, but he still has 3 other suits to contend with, which involve similar claims, additionally human and sex trafficking. With pending litigation, Diddy’s official team has advised him to think twice before speaking for the public statement. After all, his words could potentially be used against him in court.
Although he was allowed to record the apology video, it was done under the watchful eye of his legal counsel. They provided guidance to make sure he complied with the terms of the NDA. Diddy may have wanted to acknowledge the impact he had on Cassie’s life, but he had to choose his words carefully.