Diddy and Cassie settle abuse lawsuit, one day after filing

Be combs and Cassie They have reached an agreement in the singer’s case lawsuit against Combs, in which she accused him of rape, sex trafficking and physical abuse.

In statements obtained by Rolling Stone, both sides said they had reached a resolution in the case; The settlement amount was not disclosed. “I have decided to resolve this matter amicably in terms of where I have some level of control,” said Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura. “I want to thank my family, fans and lawyers for their unwavering support.”

In a separate statement, Combs wrote: “We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best. Love.”

Ventura’s attorney, Douglas Widor, “congratulated” his client “for having the strength to make it public.” lawsuit.”

The singer filed the lawsuit Thursday in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Combs’ label, Bad Boy Entertainment, as well as Epic Records, Combs Enterprises LLC and others were listed as co-defendants. Ventura was an employee of these businesses from 2006 to 2019.

In the lawsuit, Ventura claimed the abuse began in 2005, when Combs allegedly began giving alcohol and drugs to Ventura, who was 19 at the time. She also accused Combs of beating her and forcing her to have sex with prostitutes, which she claimed he filmed. Ventura also alleged that Combs raped her after forcing his way into her home in 2018.

Following news of the lawsuit, Aubrey O’Day, the former lead singer of girl group Danity Kane who was signed to Bad Boy Records by Combs, showed his support for the singer. “I’ve been trying to tell everyone for years. Prayers for this queen 🙌🏼 @cassie,” he wrote on Instagram stories.