Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s husband, Alex Fine, recently spoke out after surveillance footage of her ex-boyfriend, Sean “Diddy” Combs, physically assaulting her in 2016 was released by CNN. Fine took to Instagram to condemn violence against women, stating that men who hit women are not real men and that women should feel protected and loved in their relationships. He urged men to hold the women in their lives in high regard and to check their friends, brothers, and family members for signs of abusive behavior.
The footage from the incident at the now-closed InterContinental Hotel Century City in Los Angeles supported details from a lawsuit Ventura filed against Combs last year. In the video, Combs can be seen attacking Ventura, beating, kicking, and dragging her down a hallway. Fine’s Instagram post was a response to the release of this footage, where he expressed his support for survivors of domestic violence and reassured them that there are people who care and want to help.
Cassie reportedly ended her relationship with Combs in 2018, before starting a relationship with Fine. In her lawsuit against Combs, she accused him of forcing her to engage in sexual acts with male sex workers, raping her, physically assaulting her, and contributing to her drug addiction. The case was settled within 24 hours, but Combs is still facing other lawsuits from multiple women accusing him of rape in the 1990s and early 2000s. The situation has intensified with federal agents raiding Combs’ properties earlier this year.
In his open letter on Instagram, Fine expressed his desire to raise his daughters in a world where they are safe and loved, and he apologized to women and children who feel unprotected and unequal. He condemned abusers and assured them that their actions will no longer be tolerated, as society is no longer willing to protect them. Fine’s message was a call to action for a world free of violence and abuse, where women and children can feel safe and supported.
The release of the surveillance footage and the subsequent comments from Fine have reignited conversations about domestic violence and abuse, particularly in high-profile relationships. The incident involving Ventura and Combs has shed light on the prevalence of violence against women and the importance of holding abusers accountable for their actions. Fine’s words serve as a reminder that men have a responsibility to protect and support the women in their lives and to stand up against violence and abuse in all its forms.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, you can seek help by calling the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233). It is crucial to remember that no one should have to endure abuse, and there are resources and support available for those in need.
