Sean 'Diddy' Combs sued by ex-girlfriend Cassie for rape and sex trafficking
Rapper Sean Combs, who goes by the name of Diddy, denies allegations that he abused his former girlfriend, R&B legend Cassie, real name Casandra Ventura.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been accused of rape, physical abuse in a federal lawsuit by his former gilfriend, R&B legend Cassie.
The 54-year-old rapper, who goes by P Diddy, allegedly controlled and abused Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura, for over a decade.
It's also claimed that just before the end of their relationship, which began in 2005 and finished in 2018, Combs forced his way into her home and raped her.
Combs vehemently denies the allegations.
In a legal document that was filed in Manhattan's Federal District Court, Ventura alleged her ex-boyfriend began a pattern of control and abuse.
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This included plying her with drugs, beating her and forcing her to have sex with a succession of male prostitutes while he filmed the encounters.
In the legal dcoument, she said: "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."
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Ben Brafman, Combs' lawyer, said: "Mr. Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations.
"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, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail.
"Despite withdrawing her initial threat, Ms. Ventura has now resorted to filing a lawsuit riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs's reputation and seeking a payday."
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Ventura's lawsuit, which names Combs and a number of his associated companies as defendants, seeks unspecified damages.
Her lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, said the parties had spoken before the suit was filed.
“Mr Combs offered Ms Ventura eight figures to silence her and prevent the filing of this lawsuit,” he said.
“She rejected his efforts.”
