In a shocking turn of events, R&B sensation Cassandra Ventura, widely known as Cassie, has filed a federal lawsuit against hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, her former boyfriend and the head of the music label she once signed with.
The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Manhattan, details harrowing accusations of serial physical abuse, sexual slavery, and rape against Combs.
Ventura alleges that during their 10-year professional and romantic relationship, Combs subjected her to physical violence, intimidation, and control through substance abuse. One of the most disturbing claims is that Combs forced her to engage in explicit acts with male prostitutes while he watched and recorded the encounters for his own gratification.
The lawsuit paints a vivid picture of an erratic and controlling individual, accusing Combs of regularly beating Ventura and exerting dominance over her. The abuse allegedly escalated, culminating in rape when Ventura expressed her desire to end the relationship in 2018.
In response to these grave accusations, Combs’ lawyer, Ben Brafman, vehemently denied the claims, stating that Ventura attempted to extort $30 million from Combs by threatening to expose damaging details about their relationship in a book. Brafman describes the lawsuit as “riddled with baseless and outrageous lies.”
Combs, a major figure in the hip-hop industry, founded the renowned Bad Boy Records and has been a highly successful performer and entrepreneur. The lawsuit not only challenges his professional standing but also paints a deeply troubling image of a man with a dark and violent side.
The legal action seeks justice for Ventura, aiming to hold Combs accountable for what she describes as a decade of her life taken away through threats, substance abuse, physical and psychological torment, and sexual exploitation. The lawsuit invokes sex trafficking and human trafficking statutes under federal, New York, and California laws.
As the #MeToo movement continues to expose sexual misconduct within the entertainment industry, Combs joins the list of high-profile figures facing serious allegations. This lawsuit not only shines a light on the disturbing nature of the accusations against Combs but also underscores the broader issue of abuse of power within the music industry.
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