Content warning: This story describes domestic violence and alleged sexual assault.
But we mustnot look away.
Not today, not tomorrow, not ever.
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Sometimes an abuser has to be exposed for who and what they are.
We mustnt forget that Venturas words alone were not enough when she first came forward with her story.
So, I dont wanna kick nobody while theyre down.
Memories of abuse do not fade.
There are innumerable horrific aspects to this story, but its worth examining more deeply some key ones.
Second, the question of who else knew.
That part has to stick in the throat.
How many people saw?
Who did nothing at the time, reported it to no one?
She also alleged that he raped her when she tried to leave the relationship in 2018.
Combs denied the allegations when the suit was filed in 2023, with his lawyerBen Brafman calling them lies.
It did take courage.
And it did take strength.
But most upsetting of all is that it shouldnt have taken video proof for a woman to be believed.
Lets take a lesson from that.
