Diddy was already losing credibility as a positive cultural force when the footage of him assaulting Cassie leaked online. It was harrowing to watch, and validated all of the heinous claims made against him in the preceding months. Diddy's reputation has never fully recovered.

Given that the mogul is now locked up and facing a possible life sentence in prison, it's safe to assume it never will. That said, the incident with Diddy and Cassie has continued to be a talking point. The Assistant U.

S. Attorney prosecuting the case, Emily Johnson, alleged that there was actually a third person present when the assault happened. This allegation came to light on September 18.

Diddy's attorney, Marc Agnifilo, previously alleged that Cassie was the one who started the altercation by hitting Diddy in the head with a cell phone. Agnifilo also claimed that Cassie's infidelity is what sparked the preceding argument. The AUSA, or Assistant U.

S. Attorney, pushed back against these comments in court. Johnson alleged that Cassie did not hit Diddy.

She supported this stance by alleging that a sex worker was in the room with them at the time. The Neighborhood Talk provides additional details below. Read More: Boosie Badazz Argues Diddy's Only Done "What Every Other Famous Entertainer Has Done" Johnson pointed to other small details in the security footage as a means of defending Cassie's stance in the altercation.

The Assistant U.S. Attorney noted that the singer wasn't wearing shoes, which sugges.