R&B star Cassie Ventura has filed a $30 million lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging rape, sex trafficking, and years of abuse; get the latest updates here.
Cassie Ventura Takes On Diddy: $30 Million Lawsuit Unveiled
R&B singer Cassie Ventura has officially filed a $30 million lawsuit against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing him of a decade-long cycle of rape, sex trafficking, and violent abuse under New York’s Adult Survivors Act.
Allegations & Background
Ventura—whose legal name is Casandra Ventura—says her relationship with Combs began when she was 19 and he was 37, signing to his Bad Boy label in 2005. According to court documents, the alleged abuse spanned from 2007 to 2018, including a 2018 rape attempt when she tried to end the relationship, as well as multiple instances of beatings and forced drug-fueled encounters.
Trial Developments Highlight Cassie’s Claims
As Sean “Diddy” Combs faces federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges in New York, prosecutors have spotlighted Ventura’s allegations and pivotal video evidence from a 2016 hotel assault. Opening statements described a pattern of coercion and violence, with Cassie named as a key witness expected to testify later in the trial.
Defense Pushes Back on Motives
Combs’s defense team acknowledges instances of domestic violence but argues that no federal crimes occurred, characterizing Ventura’s suit as financially motivated. They point to her $30 million demand—settled quietly one day after filing—as evidence of a “payday” ploy rather than genuine pursuit of justice.
What’s Next
Cassie Ventura is slated to take the stand in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, catch my full commentary and analysis tomorrow afternoon on my YouTube channel, where I’ll break down what these allegations mean for both parties and the broader conversation on celebrity accountability.
Suggested Authoritative Sources
- AP News: Defense concedes Combs had violent outbursts, insists no federal crimes occurred.
- Reuters: Cassandra Ventura’s 2023 suit accused Combs of serial abuse and rape.
- The Guardian: Timeline of allegations and charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
- The New York Times: Detailed reporting on Cassie’s 2023 lawsuit under the Adult Survivors Act.
- A dramatic courtroom hallway scene: Cassie Ventura stands resolute in the foreground, while a blurred silhouette of Sean “Diddy” Combs looms behind. Overlay a bold red legal stamp reading “$30M LAWSUIT” to capture the tension and gravity of her allegations see more.