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    Cassie’s husband pens seething open letter condemning ‘abuser’ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs after horrific 2016 assault video

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    CASSIE Ventura’s husband has publicly posted a seething letter condemning his wife’s alleged abuser Sean “Diddy” Combs.Personal trainer Alex Fine, 31, went on a passionate tirade against domestic abusers just hours after shocking footage emerged backing up Cassie’s brave claims that she was assaulted by the rap mogul back in 2016.The husband of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ ex Cassie Ventura’s has spoken out on domestic abuse just hours after a video showed Cassie being attacked in 2016Credit: Instagram/alexfine44Alex Fine jumped to his wife and mother of his kids defence as he scolded ‘miserable’ men who abuse womenCredit: GettyHotel security footage released this week appears to show Combs attacking his ex girlfriend Cassie as she lays on the floorCredit: APThe moment Cassie claims Diddy whacked her and sent her falling to the floorCredit: CNNAlex’s Instagram post seemingly addressing DiddyCredit: Instagram/ alexfine44The horrific CCTV clip appears to show Combs, 54, physically assaulting Cassie, 37, in a hotel hallway leaving her on the floor motionless.Despite the music mogul denying any abuse claims, Cassie first mentioned the March 5, attack in a lawsuit against the Bad Boy mastermind in November 2023.She made the bombshell allegations recalling that an “extremely intoxicated” Combs “punched her in the face, giving her a black eye”.The footage was released publicly by CNN on Friday.Alex quickly put out a post responding to seeing his loving wife being attacked as he gracefully addressed the situation. Taking to his Instagram, the 31-year-old said: “Men who hit women aren’t men. Men who enable it and protect those people aren’t men.”Violence against women shouldn’t be inevitable… Our daughters, sisters, mothers, and wives should feel protected and loved.”Men who hurt women hate women.”Most read in CelebrityThe professional bull rider then seemingly aimed an explosive but brave message at “miserable” men like Diddy saying: “To the abusers, you’re done, you’re not safe anymore, you’re not protected anymore.”In the accompanying caption, Alex explained he wrote the letter some time ago but waited to post it at a suitable moment.Alex and Cassie married in 2019 – just one year after Diddy was out of the picture.Now happily together, the couple share two daughters in four-year-old Frankie and two-year-old Sunnie.Alex’s explosive open letter in full
    Letter to women and children.
    Men who hit women aren’t men. Men who enable it and protect those people aren’t men.
    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.
    Hold the women in your life with the upmost regard. Men who hurt women hate women.
    To all the survivors, find the men and women who help and love. To all the survivors, your stories are real, and people believe you.
    To all the survivors you’re not alone, and there are men and women who care only for your well being and safety. We want you to succeed and flourish.
    To all the women and children, I’m sorry you live in a world where you’re not protected, and you don’t feel equal. I want to raise my daughters in a world where they are safe and loved.
    To the abusers, you’re done, you’re not safe anymore, you’re not protected anymore, the men by your side are just as weak, you’re so miserable with yourself that death would be considered a kindness.

    GUT-WRENCHING FOOTAGEThe disturbing surveillance footage shows Combs, holding a towel around his waist, chasing after Cassie as she waited for an elevator at the InterContinental Hotel in Los Angeles.Combs then forcefully strikes Cassie before throwing her on the floor and kicking her as she lies motionless.The rapper grabs her bag and purse, continues his assault, and proceeds to drag her across the elevator bank into the hallway.A second camera angle obtained by CNN showed the moments after the assault as Cassie slowly stood up to get her belongings.Combs sits on a chair directly in front of a distraught Cassie as she tries to grab her phone.Moments later, Combs grabs what appears to be a vase from a table and aggressively launches it at Cassie.Cassie’s attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, described the footage as “gut-wrenching”.Court documents read: “Ms. Ventura tried to leave the hotel room, but as she exited, Mr. Combs awoke and began screaming at Ms. Ventura.”He followed her into the hallway of the hotel while yelling at her.”He grabbed at her and then took glass vases in the hallways and threw them at her, causing glass to crash around them as she ran to the elevator to escape.”Woman’s Aid response to the CCTV footageA WOMAN’S Aid spokesperson told The Sun last night that using money to cover up actions is “typical of an abuser
    Head of Media Teresa Parker said: “The footage showing Sean “Diddy” Combs punching and kicking his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura is horrific to watch and the violence is shocking – but sadly to us at Women’s Aid the situation is anything but shocking.
    “In fact, it happens all the time, to at least 1 in 4 women at some point in their lifetime.
    “In England and Wales alone, at least one woman is killed every week by their partner or their ex.
    “But to see an abuser being someone who is admired by so many, and seen as being a legend in the music industry, will no doubt take many people aback.
    “A man with money and power like Combs, reportedly buying the hotel footage to avoid being held accountable for his violence is typical of an abuser – they will try and control the situation, and by denying his actions and hiding the evidence he has been able to do that so far.
    “But now the film is out there, and shows what Cassie originally said about the attack in the hotel in 2016 was true – allegedly this event is the tip of the iceberg.
    “So what can we do? Believe survivors of domestic abuse when they bravely come forward.
    “Abusers like Combs will deny everything and do everything they can to make it sound like their partner or ex is lying.
    “To end domestic abuse, we need to understand how common it is and let those living in fear of their partner know that help is out there.” 

    In the lawsuit, Cassie claimed that Combs paid the same hotel $50,000 (£39,000) for the footage of the attack to keep it under wraps.Cassie was seen with several bruises on her body just 48-hours after she alleges the rapper attacked her.The couple were seen on the red carpet holding hands ahead of a movie premiere with Cassie riddled with marks.Three clear bruises can be seen on her legs with another nasty bump showing on her left shoulder.Cassie also sued her ex claiming she was raped alongside a range of other offenses. Both parties shockingly settled the entire lawsuit a day after the documents were filed in federal court.Combs’ lawyer Ben Brafman spoke on the lawsuit at the time saying: “Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations.”For the past six months, Mr. Combs has been subjected to Ms. Ventura’s persistent demand of $30 million, under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail.”He described the claims as “riddled with baseless and outrageous lies”.Neither Combs nor his legal team have commented on the newly released video.The U.S. Sun has reached out to Combs’ team for comment.Recent claims against DiddyDIDDY has been hit with a wave of lawsuits in the past two years with allegations of sex trafficking and sexual assault.

    Cassie, Diddy’s longtime girlfriend, sued him in November 2023, claiming she endured “a cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking” until their relationship ended in 2018. Diddy and Cassie settled the suit the day after it was filed.
    Diddy was hit with two more lawsuits a week later when Joi Dickerson accused him of drugging and raping her as he filmed the attack when she was a 19-year-old college student in January 1991.
    A second accuser in a separate lawsuit claimed that Diddy and another man sexually assaulted her and a friend in 1990 or 1991 then showed up at her apartment and beat her several days later.
    Diddy was sued again in December by a woman who claimed he and two men gang-raped her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
    In February 2024, Rodney ‘Lil Rod’ Jones, who helped produce Diddy’s most recent album, claimed that the mogul sexually harassed, drugged, and threatened him from September 2022 to November 2023 as they worked together.

    Diddy has denied all claims against him.

    It comes as a pair of homes linked to the hip-hop star were reportedly raided by federal agents, earlier this year.Dramatic video showed the moment heavily armed Homeland Security officers descended on a home in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, in March.Several individuals were later seen in handcuffs sitting on the lawn of the Holmby Hills mansion.Homeland Security has been tight-lipped about what was being searched for but videos from the California raid showed it completely turned upside down.Cabinets were thrown open and papers, clothes, and other items were scattered around the home.As doors were ripped off their frames and secret safes expertly cracked open.READ MORE SUN STORIESDiddy’s attorney, Aaron Dyer, blasted the raids as an “overuse of military-level force” in the team’s first remarks since federal agents stormed the properties.Dyer went on to clarify that Combs “was never detained but spoke to and cooperated with authorities.”Cassie was seen with multiple bruises on her body just 48-hours after she claimed Diddy assaulted her in a hotel hallwayCredit: BackGridCassie made several bombshell allegations against her ex but settled them out of courtCredit: Steve Dennett The couple share daughters Frankie, four, and Sunnie, two, togetherCredit: InstagramDiddy has faced a number of shocking allegations in the last six months over his conduct, treatment and behaviourCredit: Getty More

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      ‘We need urgent action before more women die’, Mel B tells Rishi Sunak in plea to tackle domestic abuse

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      SPICE Girl Melanie Brown today implored Rishi Sunak to ramp up funding for domestic abuse services before more women die.On International Women’s Day, Mel, 48, warned that courts and ministers aren’t doing enough to crack down on society’s “dirty little secret” – the domestic abuse epidemic.Airbnb’s General Manager of Northern Europe Amanda Cupples, Sun Editor Victoria Newton, Melanie Brown and Women’s Aid CEO Farah Nazeer took part in a panel discussion to mark International Women’s DayMel warned that unless Rishi Sunak pumps more money into domestic abuse services, more women could dieCredit: PAThe pop queen, who is a survivor of abuse from her ex-husband, said: “There’s no point just talking about it – we need to implement steps to make sure women feel safe.”We have to sort out custody issues and make sure survivors are believed in court.”There are women’s refuges closing – we need funding to come in straight away and to ensure it goes to the right places before more women die.” Mel added: “The Prime Minister needs to make sure people are educated at every level in every single sector.”Why is that not being implemented right now?”READ MORE ON MEL BThe plea came as Britain’s Domestic Abuse Commissioner Nicole Jacobs warned services at serious risk of collapse due to a funding crisis in town halls. Women’s Aid patron Mel this morning joined the charity’s CEO Farah Nazeer, Sun Editor Victoria Newton and Airbnb General Manager of Northern Europe Amanda Cupples for a panel discussion on creating a generation that shows zero tolerance towards violence against women and girls. At the all-female Allbright Club in Mayfair, the Spice Girl told business leaders it is their responsibility to ensure their staff are safe – before it’s too late.Most read in ShowbizThis includes monitoring for warning signs that colleagues could be experiencing abuse when they return home from work – or even while they’re at the office.While Mel worked on America’s Got Talent in LA, every day she feared coming home to her evil ex Stephen Belafonte. “Simon Cowell banned him from the set,” she said. “But what would’ve really helped me would’ve been some sort of HR within America’s Got Talent that knew and could spot the signs.” One in four women will experience domestic abuse in their lifetime – but that’s just the tip of the iceberg.The vast majority of survivors feel too afraid or ashamed to report the torture they endured. Meanwhile, domestic abuse costs the economy at least £360m every year.Women’s Aid have implored businesses to invest in training and cultural change.The charity today thanked Airbnb, which donated $300,000 to drive forward the cause of protecting women from sick perpetrators. Marking 50 years of Women’s Aid, Ms Nazeer implored politicians and business chiefs to end the stigma around society’s “dirty little secret”.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe said: “What we want to do as we enter into our sixth decade is to create a society where domestic abuse is not tolerated.”It’s no longer society’s dirty secret. It is something that is spoken about and is not tolerated.”How you can get help
      Women’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:

      Always keep your phone nearby.
      Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
      If you are in danger, call 999.
      Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
      Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
      If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
      Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

      If you are a ­victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support ­service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
      Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
      You can also call the freephone 24-hour ­National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. More

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      What happened to Emily Longley and where is Elliot Turner now?

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      EMILY Longley’s lifeless body was found at her boyfriend’s family home in 2011. The aspiring model had a ‘bright future’ but was tragically murdered by her boyfriend Elliot Turner.
      Photo taken in March 2011 of Elliot Turner and Emily during a holiday to The Isle of ManCredit: Channel 5
      Who was Emily Londley?
      Emily Longley was born on July 15, 1993, and grew up in New Zealand before moving to the United Kingdom.
      She was described as a vibrant and outgoing young woman.
      Emily, whose family moved from Bournemouth to New Zealand when she was 10, had returned to the UK to study business at Brockenhurst College and was living in Bournemouth with her grandparents.
      In 2011, the aspiring model died a tragic death at just 17 years old.
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      What happened to Emilly Longley?
      Emily was tragically murdered and found at her boyfriend’s family house in Queenswood Avenue in May 2011.
      Her boyfriend at the time, Elliot Turner, was found guilty of her murder in May 2012 and was sentenced to life in prison.
      Elliot was well known in the local bar and club scene in the Bournemouth and Poole areas and was part of a gang of rich young men called The Firm.
      He was described by his friends as All-Talk Turner because of his boasting, he met Emily in December 2010.
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      The pair enjoyed the high life and often partied late into the night with lots of booze.
      However, Elliot had a history of obsession with women, and soon showed signs of jealousy.
      He was described in court by the prosecution as showing himself to be ”threatening, aggressive, violent, controlling and possessive towards Emily Longley”.
      On the night of May 6, Elliot and Emily argued over her outfit choice.
      Later that night she fatally agreed to go back to his house in the affluent Queen’s Park area of Bournemouth to talk things over.
      It was there where Elliot used a pillow to smother her and then used his arms to strangle her.
      Emily’s body was found on the morning of May 7, 2011.
      Where is Elliot Turner now?
      Elliot is serving a life sentence for the brutal murder of Emily Longley.
      He is currently being held at HMP Swaleside in Kent and has been told he will not be considered for parole for at least 16 years.
      According to the Daily Star, he had plastered photos of Emily on the walls of his cell.
      He also reportedly spoke about the day he would be released and return to his life of “champagne, Bentleys and birds”.
      Who are Elliot Turner’s parents?
      Elliot’s parents Leigh and Anita were jailed for 27 months in July for perverting the course of justice.
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      This was because they destroyed a confession letter from their son and took evidence from the murder scene.
      His mother and British national father, Leigh Turner, were jailed for 27 months after lying to police about the incident and destroying a confession note their son had written.
      HOW YOU CAN GET HELP:Women’s Aid has this advice for victims and their families:

      Always keep your phone nearby.
      Get in touch with charities for help, including the Women’s Aid live chat helpline and services such as SupportLine.
      If you are in danger, call 999.
      Familiarise yourself with the Silent Solution, reporting abuse without speaking down the phone, instead dialing “55”.
      Always keep some money on you, including change for a pay phone or bus fare.
      If you suspect your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower-risk area of the house – for example, where there is a way out and access to a telephone.
      Avoid the kitchen and garage, where there are likely to be knives or other weapons. Avoid rooms where you might become trapped, such as the bathroom, or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.

      If you are a ­victim of domestic abuse, SupportLine is open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm on 01708 765200. The charity’s email support ­service is open weekdays and weekends during the crisis – messageinfo@supportline.org.uk.
      Women’s Aid provides a live chat service – available weekdays from 8am-6pm and weekends 10am-6pm.
      You can also call the freephone 24-hour ­National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247. More