diddy" combs, has reached an out of court settlement with his former—girlfriend, the r&b singer, cassie ventura accusing him of rain accusing him of rape and sex trafficking. combs vehemently denied the allegations, and accused the singer of trying to extort money. hello there. we've had tropical air across the uk for the first half of the weekend, which is why temperatures in southern england reached 16 degrees. still a lot of cloud around. mind you, at the moment, we still have an area of low pressure close by, threatening to bring some more rain a bit more, i suppose, more rain a bit more isobars on the chart in the south. it's likely to be a windier day here on sunday, maybe gales around some western and southern coast. and we're likely to find some rain from time to time blown across england and wales and northern ireland, a bit drier in the far north east of england and eastern scotland in particular with the best of any sunshine. it may be a bit milder on sunday in north eastern scotland. elsewhere, temperatures are healthy, 13—14 degrees. same area of low pressure still sitting over the

filed yesterday against sean copies by his ex-girlfriend, singer cassandra ventura, known as cassie. venturape, sex trafficking, and years of abuse. according to her attorney tonight, the two parties have settled the matter. cassie said, "i have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that i have some level of control." combs also issuing a statement saying, "i wish cassie and her family all the best." and his takeoff comedy career that almost wasn't. i got the power of 3. i lowered my a1c, cv risk, and lost some weight. in studies, the majority of people reached an a1c under 7 and maintained it. i'm under 7. ozempic® lowers the risk of major cardiovascular events such as stroke, heart attack, or death in adults also with known heart disease. i'm lowering my risk. adults lost up to 14 pounds. i lost some weight. ozempic® isn't for people with type 1 diabetes. don't share needles or pens, or reuse needles. don't take ozempic® if you or your family ever had medullary thyroid cancer, or have multiple endocrine neoplasia syndrome type 2, or if allergic to it. stop ozempic® and get medic

mogul sean combs, has reached an out of court settlement with his former—girlfriend — r&b singer, cassie venturaehemently denied the allegations, and accused the singer of extortion. finland has closed some of its border crossings with russia, in an attempt to prevent the entrance of asylum seekers. in the past week, about 300 people have arrived in finland — most of them from iraq, somalia, syria and yemen. the government in helsinki has accused russia of deliberately channelling migrants to the crossings in retaliation for itjoining nato earlier this year. and thousands of people joined protests in the spanish capital, madrid — over a controversial deal that saw pedro sanchez win another term as prime minister. after weeks of haggling, mr sanchez won a parliamentary vote, shoring up his position. it was secured through a deal with the catalan nationalist party. it allowed for an amnesty for catalans, involved in a failed 2017 bid to secede from spain. mr altman had not been consistently candid with communications. the president of the company, resigned after mr altman was fired. more now from

right after the lawsuit was filed several artists and entertainers have voiced their support for cassie. ventura'sstatement friday, i am very proud of ms. ventura for having the strength to go public with her lawsuit. she ought to be commended for doing so. gio. >> gio: all right. morgan, thank you so much. >>> now to those major companies halting their advertising on x, which used to be twitter, following elon musk's endorsement of an anti-semitism post. alexis christoforous is here with more on that. good morning, alexis. >> reporter: overnight an exodus of major companies pulling their ads from x, formerly known as twitter, after owner elon musk described an anti-semitic post this week on the site as, quote, the actual truth and once again lashed out at the anti-defamation league. among those pausing ads on the platform, lionsgate and disney and "the new york times" reporting that apple and paramount have also suspended their ads and the companies follow ibm, which stopped ads on x thursday. the white house releasing a statement in response to musk's tweet saying in part, we condemn this abhorr

mogul sean combs, has reached an out of court settlement with his former—girlfriend — r&b singer, cassie venturacking. combs vehemently denied the allegations, and accused the singer of extortion. finland has closed some of its border crossings with russia, in an attempt to prevent the entrance of asylum seekers. in the past week, about 300 people have arrived in finland — most of them from iraq, somalia, syria and yemen. the government in helsinki has accused russia of deliberately channelling migrants to the crossings in retaliation for itjoining nato earlier this year. thousands of people joined protests in the spanish capital, madrid — over a controversial deal that saw pedro sanchez win another term as prime minister. the pop singer taylor swift has postponed her saturday concert in rio dejaneiro due to �*extreme heat�* — a day after the death of a fan before her show in the city on friday. a 23—year—old woman died after suffering a cardio—respiratory arrest. swift said on social media she was postponing the show, placing the safety and well—being of her fans first. the government has now o

sean "diddy" combs and his former girlfriend cassie ventura have reached a settlement. claims she was lured into a fast-paced and drug-fuelled lifestyle after she was signed to his record label bad boy. in a statement, combs now says, quote, we have sided decided to resolve this matter amicably. i wish kcassie and her family al the best. >>> former first lady roslyn carter is now in hospice care at her home in plains, georgia. the 96-year-old was diagnosed with dementia back in may. the carter foundation issued a statement saying they are spending time with each other and their family. the former president also began home hospice care in february after a series of short hospital stays. he is 99 years old. >>> a town in southwestern iceland is evacuating over fears of a deadly volcanic eruption after hundreds of earthquake tremors were detected below the ground this week. scientists say a river of underground magma could explode at any time. here's cnn's michael holmes. >> reporter: a town on edge. steam seeps through large cracks in what used to be a main street in icel

and cassie ventura accused sean diddy combs of years of abuse, rape and trafficking in a suit that wasesolved one day after the filing. combs' representatives saying it was in no way an admission of wrongdoing does not in any way undermine his denial of the claims. jean casarez, cnn, new york. >> and our thanks to jean casarez for that report. >>> we're also getting new information now about the latest sexual assault lawsuit filed against the musician and producer sean combs. attorneys for the accuser, they have just released a photo of her from a music video with combs. the suit accuses of his drugging her and sexual assault as well as revenge porn. a spokesperson for combs says, quote, her story is made up and not credible. we'll be right back with more news. >>> during the past six weeks, cnn's nic robertson has covered the aftermath of the hamas terror attack and israel's military response. he looks back at all he's seen and heard and looks ahead to what may be next. we need to advise you, his report contains graphic images. >> reporter: minutes after leaving the plane in tel aviv,

didi facing horrifying allegations of assault and abuse from his former girlfriend, and singer, cassie ventura the details, when we come back. tonight, bombshell allegations against one of the biggest names in music. diddy. his former girlfriend, singer and songwriter cassie, alleges that he raped and subjected her two years of physical and other abuse. and cnn's -- joins me now. jeanne, there is so much here in these allegations. what should we know? >> it's a 35-page civil complaint, federal court, in the southern district of new york. and these allegations are extremely serious. and this is brought about because of the adult survivors act, which allows cases involving sexual assault in this window, to be brought, no matter what the statue of limitations was on them. but in this case, what cassie venture is alleging is a cycle of violence, that there was abuse, that there was cruelty, that there was actually sexual abuse, rape, sex trafficking in new york and california, and sexual battery. she says that employees of sean diddy would combs watch, or they would have knowledge of what was happ

and cassie ventura, long-time girlfriend of sean diddy combs, accused the rapper and producer of yearsal abuse, rape and trafficking in a suit that was resolved amicably one day after the filing. combs' representative saying it was in no way an admission of wrongdoing, does not in any way undermine his flat out denial of the claims. jean casarez, cnn, new york. >> and thanks to jean casarez for that report. we're watching a lot of news right now. and this just coming in to cnn. musician and producer sean combs has just been hit with another sexual assault lawsuit. the suit accuses combs of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman who says she was a victim of revenge porn. cnn has reached out to combs and bad boy entertainment but has not heard back. >>> we have much more ahead. we're reporting tonight from tel aviv. we're watching other news including the latest signs of a volcanic eruption that may be imminent in iceland. observers say everything in one town is on a knife's edge. you want to be able to provide your child with the tools or resources they need. with reliable internet at

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the rapper sean "diddy" combs has settled a lawsuit filed by us singer cassie ventura, which claimed during their decade—long relationship. her lawyer said the claims have been settled "to their mutual satisfaction", a day after they were filed at a new york federal court. mr combs has vehemently denied the allegations. spacex will attempt to launch its biggest ever rocket from texas today. it's the second attempt — the first try earlier this year ended in an explosion minutes after take off. the company's owner, the technology billionaire elon musk, says he wants to use the rocket to go to the moon and eventually on to mars. here's our science editor, rebecca morelle. waiting on the launch pad. will it be second time lucky for elon musk�*s starship, the tallest and most powerful rocket ever built? this is what happened first time around in april this year. the rocket got off the ground successfully, but a few minutes into the flight, it was time for the lower part to separate. instead, starship started tumbling, and then this. but it wasn't only the rocket that exploded. the launch

cassie, whose real name is cassandra ventura, claims shortly after meeting combs when she was 19, hegan drugging her, beating her and forcing her to have sex with male prostitutes. according to the suit. she also claims near the end of their relationship in 2018, combs forced his way into her home and raped her. in a statement, ventura is saying, after years in silence and darkness, i am finally ready to tell my story. combs denies the allegations. his lawyer calls the claims offensive and outrageous, adding 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. >> this case is unusual because at this point, we have not typically heard these type of accusations surrounding diddy. >> ventura claims combs pushed her into a car and kicked her in the face multiple times. and in 2012, she claims combs got so angry that she was dating rapper kid cudi that he threatened to blow up the rapper's car around that time. the lawsuit claims kid cudi's car exploded in his driveway

>> lester, the lawsuit filed by cassandra ventura, known by her stage name cassie, met combs when she was 19 years old. she was later signed to combs' record label and the pair had been romantically involved. ventura alleges that combs not only raped her, but over the course of a decade, physically abused her, as well as quote lured her into a drug-fueled lifestyle. ventura says after years in silence and darkness, she is finally ready to tell her story. now combs' lawyer said in a statement in part that his client vehemently denies the allegations, calling them baseless and outrageous and that ventura has been demanding $30 million, threatening to write a book about their relationship >> all right, chloe, thanks very much >>> in 60 seconds, increasing threats and violent protests tied to the israel-hamas war. what is being done to cool the climate of fear on college campuses and beyond, right after this >>> a wild scene on san francisco's bay bridge dozens of anti-war protesters arrested after blocking traffic. and today, we learned of an arrest in the death of a jewish protester nea

cassie, whose full name is cassandra ventura, said in a statement that she is ready to tell her story. >>> and baseball's mvps were announced thursday. shohei ohtani won the american league and ronald acuna jr. took the prize in the nl. >>> for more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm jarred hill, cbs news, new york. >>> it's friday, november 17th, 2023. this is the "cbs morning news." the hunt for the hostages. two grim discoveries as israel pushes ahead, scouring gaza's largest hospital for evidence. what the idf says it has found inside and underneath. >>> hate on campus. the federal government launching investigations into seven schools amid a rising number of anti-semitic and islamophobic cases. >>> a scathing report. the house ethics committee finding substantial evidence that embattled congressman george santos used campaign funds for his own personal expenses. his response as the calls grow louder for him to resign. >>> good morning and good to be with you. i'm anne-marie green. israeli leaders say they're closer than ever before on a possible de

cassie, whose real name is cassandra ventura, claims shortly after meeting combs when she was 19, he began drugging her, beating her and forcing her to have sex with male prostitute suits. according to the suit, she also claims near the end of their relationship in 2018, combs forced his way into her home and raped her. in a statement, ventura saying after years in silence and darkness, i am finally ready to tell my story. combs denies the allegations. his lawyer calls the claims a offensive and outrageous, adding 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. >> this case is unusual because at this point, we have not typically heard these type of accusations surrounding diddy. >> ventura claims combs pushed her into a car, kicked her in the face multiple times, and in 2012, she claims combs got so angry that she was dating rapper kid cudi that he threatened to blow up the rapper's car. around that time, the lawsuit claims kid cut his car, exploded in his dri

. ♪ i'm here to answer your call ♪ >> according to the complaint, cassie, whose real name is cassandra venturatheir relationship, ventura says that she endured a cycle of abuse and violence for more than a decade. the lawsuit even detailing combs thanking ventura, during a lifetime achievement speech on b.e.t. last year. >> cassie, for holding me down in the dark times, love. >> she's also accusing the rapper of forcing her into unwanted sexual encounters, with male sex workers through the use of illegal substances and threats of violence, saying combs allegedly recorded the sex acts to reinforce her ability to escape. the complaint going on to accuse combs of uncontrollable rage, alleging that he often punched, beat, kicked and stomped on her, then allegedly used his money to hide evidence of abuse, including putting ventura up in a hotel for days to heal. ventura accusing combs of rape saying their relationship was nearing the end, he forced himself into her apartment in 2018. the acclaimed music producer vehemently denying the allegations. his attorney calling them offensive and outrageous,

. ♪ >> reporter: according to the complaint, cassie, whose real name is cassandra ventura, alleges combscontrol over her personal and professional life. throughout their relationship, she says she endured a cycle of abuse and violence. for more than a decade. the lawsuit even detailing combs thanking ventura during a lifetime achievement award speech on b.e.t. last year. >> cassie, for holding me down in dark times, love. >> reporter: she is also accusing the rapper of forcing her into unwanted sexual encounters, with mail sex workers through the use of illegal substances and threats of violence. saying combs allegedly recorded the sex acts, to reinforce her inability to escape. the complaint going on to accuse combs of uncontrol al rage alleging he often punched, beat and kicked and stomped on her. and then allegedly used his money to hide evidence of abuse including putting ventura up in a hotel tore days to hale ools. accusing combs of rape, saying his relationship near the end, he ford himself into her apartment in 2018. the acclaimed music producer, vehemently denying the allegation

. ♪♪ according to the complaint, cassie, whose real name is cassandra ventura, alleges combs asserteda cycle of abuse and violence, for more than a decade. the lawsuit even detailing combs' thanking ventura during a lifetime achievement award speech on bet last year. >> cassie for holding me down in the dark times, love. >> reporter: she's accusing the rapper of forcing her into unwanted sexual encounters with male sex workers through the use of illegal substances and threats of violence. saying combs allegedly recorded the sex acts to reinforce her inability to escape. the complaint going on to accuse combs of uncontrollable rage, alleging he often punched, beat, kicked and stomped on her, then allegedly used his money to hide evidence of abuse, including putting ventura up in a hotel for days to heal. ventura also accusing combs of rape, saying as their relationship was nearing the end, he forced himself into her apartment in 2018. the acclaimed music producer vehemently denying the allegations. his attorney calling them offensive and outrageous writing in part for the past six mont

. ♪♪ >> according to the complaint, cassie whose real name is cassandra ventura alleges combs assertedghout their relationship she endure add cycle of abuse and violence for more than a decade. the lawsuit even detailing combs thanking ventura during a lifetime achievement award speech on b.e.t. last year. >> cassie for holding me down in the dark times. love. >> reporter: she's also accusing the rapper of forcing her into unwanted sexual encounters with male sex workers through the use of illegal substances and threats of violence. saying combs allegedly recorded the sex acts to reinforce her inability to escape. the complaint going on to accuse combs of uncontrollable rage alleging that he often punched, beat, kicked and stomped on her, then allegedly used his money to hide evidence of abuse including putting ventura up in a hotel for days to heal. also accusing combs of rape saying as their relationship was nearing the end, he forced himself into her apartment in 2018. the music producer vehemently denying the allegations, his attorney calling them offensive and outrageous. writing

the complaint cassie his name is and sandra ventura laid out a disturbing case claiming he raped anded her in sex trafficking. she met him a 2005 when she was 19 years old and he was 37. her attorneys said signed her to his label and within a few years her attorney said mr. combs quote leeward her into and also spacious fast-paced drug fueled lifestyle into a romantic relationship with him, her boss. one of the most powerful men in the entertainment industry, nearly two decades. prior to the complaint, he offered her eight figures to prevent her from filing the lawsuit but she rejected his efforts. meantime the attorney says combs denies these offensive outrageous allegations telling fox news for the past six months he's been subjected to her persistent demand of $30 million. under the threat of writing a damaging book about the relationship which was unequivocally rejected as like blackmail. she has now resorted to filing a lawsuit riddled with baseless outrageous lies aiming to tarnish mr. combs reputation and seeking a payday. the music mobile's attorney said his decision to settl

mr combs is being sued by singer cassie, whose real name is casandra ventura.the deal included support for a contentious bill granting amnesty to catalan separatists. it follows an inconclusive general election injuly. you're live with bbc news. to ukraine now, where the new uk foreign secretary david cameron visited the capital kyiv, holding talks with president volodymyr zelensky. lord cameron as he's now known, reiterated the uk's support, promising moral, diplomatic and military help for "however long it takes". for the first time since the start of the war in ukraine, russia has admitted that some ukrainian forces have crossed onto the russian—occupied eastern bank of the dnieper river. they've managed to gain a foothold in a village around 30km from kherson. here's our ukraine correspondent james waterhouse. the state of this war is best reflected in avdiivka. once occupied, but the russians are trying to take it back. gunfire. thousands of soldiers, mostly russian, have been killed here in recent weeks. it is this lack of movement which has fuelled a pol

jobina >> thank you, kumasi singer cassie, whose real name is cassandra ventura, says combs repeatedlyt when she was 19 years old. combs was 37. and we do want to warn you, these are disturbing and graphic allegations. according thing to the lawsuit, ventura claims combs drugged her beat her and forced her to have sex with male prostitutes during their relationship. she also claims near the end of their relationship in 2018, combs forced his way into her home and raped her. in a statement, she said, quote, after years in silence and darkness, i am finally ready to tell my story. a legal expert weighs in on the case. this case is unusual because at this point, we have not typically heard these type of accusations surrounding riding diddy. >> the next steps in this particular case are really going to be the discovery process. we're also going to see the answer, an answer has to come to a complaint. so we'll see diddy side of the story. >> combs denies the allegations. his lawyer said, quote, for the past six months, mr. combs has been subjected to ms. ventura's persistent demand of $30 m

thank you, kumasi singer cassie, whose real name is cassandra ventura, says combs repeatedly physicallysed her over the course of their relationship. >> the two met when she was 19 years old. combs was 37, and we do want to warn you before i continue on with this story, that these allegations are very disturbing and graphic. so i'm letting you know now. and we will continue with the story. according to the lawsuit, ventura claims he drugged her, beat her and forced her to have sex with male prostitutes. she also claims near the end of their relationship in 2018, combs forced his way into her home and raped her. in a statement, she said, quote, after years in silence and darkness, i am finally ready to tell my story. a legal expert weighs in on this case. this case is unusual because at this point, we have not typically heard these type of accusations surrounding diddy combs denies the allegations. his lawyer said, quote, 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 relation

the singer cassandra known as cassie today filing suit against ex-boyfriend sean combs. in the lawsuit, venturaigning her in her own home after she tried to leave him, a punching, beating, kicking, stomping, and blowing up a man's car after combs learned he was romantically interested in ventura. a lawyer for combs says the musician, quote, vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations and that combs has been subjected to miss ventura's persistent demand of $30 million under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship. >>> we turn now to mike sorrentino, best known as the situation from mtv's unlikely smash series "jersey shore." once the hardest partier of the cass, sorrentino admits a series of harrowing events forced him to face demons and get clean. here's abc's stephanie ramos. >> people think they know about the situation. you have no idea. >> reporter: the world came to know him as "the situation." >> all right, we got a situation. my abs are so ripped up, it's called the situation. >> reporter: from mtv's hit show "jersey shore" spanning six seasons. >>

ventura known to fans as cassie , is his former girlfriend.he signed with his label when she was 19 years old and she is coming out with allegations about health she was subjected to a cycle of abuse including violence and sexual trafficking. he claimed . ventura claims it was comes who offered millions pick in a statement the attorney said the decision to settle the lawsuit does not undermine his denial of the claim. >>> we could see an about-face for artificial intelligence leader of openai a day after the company's board of directors ousted ceo sam altman. the reportedly are reconsidering their move. several news organizations citing anonymous sources reported the board has asked him to return adding he is considering the offer. altman's firing happened on friday when reports say was at odds with the board about a.i.'s development . altman wants to move more aggressively while the board wants to proceed more cautiously. microsoft, which has been investing billions into openai, was not told of this until it became public just before it did o

diddy''combs use of and abuse in a new lawsuit filed by his ex girlfriend casandra ventura known by her stage name us cassie. the lawsuit filed in federal district court in new york alleges years of sexual abuse,, as well as quote, luring her into a shrug fueled lifestyle. during a long romantic relationship. in a statement to cnn, they say, quote after years of signs in darkness, i am finally ready to tell my story. she also says with the expiration of new york's adult survivors act fast approaching, quote, it became clear that this was an opportunity to speak up about the child i have experienced, and i will be recovering from for the rest of my life. lawyers for combs into cnn vehemently denying these allegations, calling them offensive and outrageous. here to discuss -- executive editor at one world rock lip. also the former editor in chief of ebony magazine. i am so glad you are with me today. i have been going through this complaint, and the allegations contained in it. it is pretty stunning. you have helped women come for the glanced men who are very powerful in the music industry and beyond, like r.

cassie, whose full name is cassandra ventura, said in a statement that she is ready to tell her story announced thursday. shohei ohtani won the american league and ronald acuna jr. took the prize in the nl. >>> for more, download the cbs news app on your cell phone or connected tv. i'm jarred hill, cbs news, new york. >>> it's friday, november 17th, 2023. this is the "cbs morning news." the hunt for the hostages. two grim discoveries as israel

cassandra ventura and the r&b singer that goes by cassie, alleges combs used his power and influence over her throughout her professional and -- throughout their professional and personal relationship and subjected her to years of sexual abuse and violence. his attorney calls the lawsuit baseless and says that combs vehemently denies her allegations. omar jimenez is live with more details on this. tell us what we know. >> yeah. what we're learning is the new york police department says they don't have an active investigation against diddy and that's important because that would give us clues into any criminal investigation here. these accusations coming in his former girlfriend are on the civil side at the federal level and they are very serious allegations. among tem, she says that diddy was physically violent toward her, controlled all aspects of her life. also forced her into sex trafficking acts. and that when she tried to leave him in 2018 he forced his way into her home and raped her. those are part of her allegations. now you're showing a little bit of some of the statement sh

cassie and also his denial. ahead. >>> former girlfriend of sean "diddy" combs suing him ober being abused a number of years. cassandra ventura says she was lured into this after being signed under his record label bad boy. you would know her from performing name as cassie. famous, cltalented. the complaint is stunning when you read it. >> pretty big allegations diddy was physically violent towards her controlled all aspects of her life forced her into sex trafficking acts and tried to leave him in 2018 forced his way into her home and raped her. now, they met back in 2005 when she was 19. he was 37. that was when, as she describes, a lifestyle of heavy drug abuse and alcohol began. effects she still feels today. her statement put out after years in silence and darkness i'm finally able to tell my story and speak up on behalf of myself and benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships. i should also mention this comes ahead of a crucial deadline. last year the new york adult survivors act was put a into effect. allowing adult survivors to come forward even if statute of limit aces passed. now that

combs even giving ventura a shout out during his 2022 bet life time award acceptance speech. >> also cassie reporter: but ventura speaking up now with the expiration of new york's adults survivors act act fast approaching. saying in a statement, after years of darkness i am ready to tell my story and speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships. ♪ ♪ thought i told you that we won't stop ♪ overnight combs firing back at the accusations. his attorney saying in a statement, mr. combs denies these offensive and outrageous allegations, describing the allegations as riddled with baseless and outrageous lies aiming to tarnish mr. combs' reputation. >> he's going to have to show that these acts either did not take place, cannot be kwraeuted or that they were willing consensual acts in which she took part in. >> reporter: combs' legal team is claiming this is about money saying ventura demanded $30 million, threatening to write a damaging book about their relationship. ventura's lawyers saying combs offered her eight figures to st

diddy is facing a federal lawsuit from r and b singer cassie accusing him of rape and a decade of physical abuse. kasey, whose real name is cassandra ventura was romantically involved with combs and alleges a pattern of control drug use and forced encounters. a lawyer representing combs denies these claims asserting stem from a 30 million dollar extortion attempt. the suit which names mister comes in a number of his associates, including people out companies as defendants is seeking unspecified damages. some developing news now is oakland police have identified the body that was found floating inside of a suitcase in lake merritt on halloween. they say it's 23 year-old gabriel gomez raymundo. police are asking anyone to come forward with information about him. crime stoppers is offering a reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to an arrest in this case. and now some developing news out of los angeles where a suspect has been arrested in connection with the death of 69 year-old paul kessler. he died after hitting his head during a confrontation with a pro-palestinian demonstrators. earlier this month in 1000 oaks, the man in custod

cassie was held down by mr. colmes and endured over a decade of ohio state violent behavior and disturbed demands for ms. ventura colmes in a cycle of abuse, violence, and sex trafficking. she also accuses comes of trying to silence her by offering her 8 figures to keep quiet. his attorneys firing back calling the accusations baseless and outrageous. they say cassie is just looking for a payday quote for the past six months mr. conbs's persistent demand of $30 million under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship which was unequivocally rejected as blatant black male. cassie is seeking compensatory damages for lost wages and emotional distress. over to you, carley. >> carley: wow, todd, okay. thank you. got some more headlines to get to here. a judge handing down 27-month sentence to the homeless man who attacked minnesota congresswoman angie craig earlier this year. the attack happening in the elevator of the democrat's d.c. apartment building. she escaped after throwing coffee at him. check out this wild video. a dear crashing through the window of a restaurant in tennessee. look at that

cassie accused him of years of sexual and physical abuse. combs has denied those allegations. their on again and off again relationship began in 2007 when ventura was 19 years old and combs was 37. the terms of this deal were not disclosed. >>> just months after he was convicted of killing his wife and son, alec murdaugh was back in court on friday. he pleaded guilty to a series of financial crimes there. nbc's blayne alexander has the latest. >> reporter: donning an orange juchl jumpsuit, alex murdaugh, the once prominent attorney turned convicted murderer was back in court, this time pleading guilty to a slew of financial crimes. >> i plead guilty, your honor progress prosecutors say he defrauded clients out of millions of dollars. >> do you believe you've had enough time to think about it? >> yes, sir, i do. a long time to think about it. >> reporter: murdaugh is serving two life sentences for the murder of his wife and adult son. at the time, prosecutors said he killed them to distract from his financial crimes. >> he cares for these victims and he feels badly about it. >> reporter: in a statement, attorneys for the financial victims say th

cassie alleges combs asserted complete control over her professional and personal life. she says she endured a cycle of abuse and violence for more than a decade. combs thanking venturaorcing her into unwanted sexual encounters with male sex workers through the use of illegal substances and threats of violence saying combs allegedly recorded the sex acts to reinforce her ability to escape. the complaint going on to accuse combs of uncontrollable rage, saying he often punched, beat, kick and stomped on her and used his money to hide evidence of abuse, including putting ventura up in a hotel for days to deal. accusing combs of rape, saying he forced himself into her apartment in 2018. the acclaimed music producers vehemently denying the allegations. his attorney calling them offensive and outrageous writing, in part, for the past six months, mr. combs has been subjected to her persistent demand of $30 million under the threat of writing a damaging book at their relationship which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail. >> in a statement cassie's attorney says combs offered their client eight figures to silence her. adding their client should be applauded for h