Summary
- Cassie and Diddy have settled their lawsuit out of court, ending the legal dispute and surprising the public.
- Cassie expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the settlement, although details were not disclosed.
- Diddy showed amicability towards Cassie and wished her and her family the best, stating that settling doesn't imply guilt.
Sean “Diddy” Combs was facing jail time for a hot minute after his ex-girlfriend Cassie filed a lawsuit alleging a variety of abuse. But only a day later, the two parties reportedly settled the case out of court, effectively ending the lawsuit and leaving the public surprised.
Cassie, whose legal name is Cassandra Ventura, released a statement confirming they reached a private agreement and saying she was satisfied with the outcome, though she declined to reveal details of the settlement.
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Cassie Says She’s Happy To Have Settled The Lawsuit So Quickly
“I have decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control I want to thank my family, fans, and lawyers for their unwavering support,” she wrote.
Cassie’s lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, gave his own statement to the press. He was also pleased with the outcome and praised Cassie for coming forward with the case.
“I am very proud of Ms. Ventura for having the strength to go public with her lawsuit,” The attorney said. “She ought to be commended for doing so.”
Diddy also released his own statement to the New York Times. Though brief, he expressed amiability towards Cassie, despite the severe nature of her accusations. “We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love,” the hip-hop mogul stated.
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Diddy’s attorney, Ben Brafman, offered a follow-up statement that clarified Diddy’s willingness to settle the case quickly should not be perceived as an admission of guilt to any of the claims made in Cassie’s case.
"Just so we’re clear, a decision to settle a lawsuit, especially in 2023, is in no way an admission of wrongdoing. Mr. Combs‘ decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims,” the attorney claimed. “He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best."
Cassie Accused Diddy Of Disturbing Things During Decade Together
Diddy and Cassie dated for nearly a decade until they broke up in 2018. They met when Cassie was 18. Diddy signed her to his label Bad Boy Records, and they began dating within two years.
However, their age gap was always a source of controversy. Diddy, now 54, was nearly two decades older than Cassie, 37. While she was just trying to establish herself in the industry when they met, Diddy already had a years-long career as a producer, among many things, with the power to make or break an artist’s career.
Cassie’s lawsuit claimed that she was subjected to mistreatment during the entirety of their time together. The case included allegations of sex trafficking and forced substance abuse.
Cassie specifically claims that Diddy sexually assaulted her when she tried to initiate a break-up, and also forced her to have sex with multiple men at times, even videotaping the encounters.
“After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships,” Cassie said in a statement when she first filed the lawsuit.
“With the expiration of New York’s Adult Survivors Act fast approaching, it became clear that this was an opportunity to speak up about the trauma I have experienced and that I will be recovering from for the rest of my life,” she continued.
