

# Sean "Diddy" Combs and Singer Cassie Settle Lawsuit Alleging Abuse and Rape

Rapper and music executive Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Cassie have reached a settlement in a lawsuit that alleged abuse and rape by Combs during their relationship. The lawsuit was filed and settled within a day, with both parties agreeing to terms "to their mutual satisfaction" (1,2,3,4,5).

> "I decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control over," Cassie said in a statement (5).

The lawsuit contained serious allegations against Combs, including claims that he subjected Cassie to "savage" beatings, forced her to have sex with other men while he filmed them, and raped her in 2018 (3). Combs' lawyer, Ben Brafman, rejected these accusations, calling them "offensive and outrageous" (5).

> "The allegations are offensive and outrageous," said Combs' lawyer, Ben Brafman (5).

The lawsuit also alleged that Combs had complete control over Cassie's personal and professional life, trapping her in a cycle of abuse (5). Cassie claimed that Combs began abusing her as soon as their relationship started, shortly after she signed to his label at the age of 19 (3).

> "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," Cassie said in a statement (5).

The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and both parties have stated that they will not make any further statements regarding the matter (2,4). Combs expressed his wishes for Cassie and her family in a statement following the settlement (5).

> "We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best," Combs said in a statement (5).

The lawsuit was made possible by New York's Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which allows sexual violence survivors to file civil lawsuits against their abusers even if the statute of limitations has passed (6). The ASA is set to expire soon, but it has been utilized by many survivors of sexual abuse in New York to seek legal justice (6).

The settlement of this lawsuit could have significant implications for other cases filed under the ASA. It demonstrates that even high-profile individuals can be held accountable for their actions, and it may encourage other survivors of sexual violence to come forward with their own lawsuits. However, the quick settlement and undisclosed terms also raise questions about the transparency and fairness of these legal proceedings.

<h1>Sean "Diddy" Combs and Singer Cassie Settle Lawsuit Alleging Abuse and Rape</h1>
Rapper and music executive Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Cassie have reached a settlement in a lawsuit that alleged abuse and rape by Combs during their relationship. The lawsuit was filed and settled within a day, with both parties agreeing to terms "to their mutual satisfaction" (1,2,3,4,5).
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"I decided to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control over," Cassie said in a statement (5).
</blockquote>
The lawsuit contained serious allegations against Combs, including claims that he subjected Cassie to "savage" beatings, forced her to have sex with other men while he filmed them, and raped her in 2018 (3). Combs' lawyer, Ben Brafman, rejected these accusations, calling them "offensive and outrageous" (5).
<blockquote>
"The allegations are offensive and outrageous," said Combs' lawyer, Ben Brafman (5).
</blockquote>
The lawsuit also alleged that Combs had complete control over Cassie's personal and professional life, trapping her in a cycle of abuse (5). Cassie claimed that Combs began abusing her as soon as their relationship started, shortly after she signed to his label at the age of 19 (3).
<blockquote>
"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," Cassie said in a statement (5).
</blockquote>
The terms of the settlement were not disclosed, and both parties have stated that they will not make any further statements regarding the matter (2,4). Combs expressed his wishes for Cassie and her family in a statement following the settlement (5).
<blockquote>
"We have decided to resolve this matter amicably. I wish Cassie and her family all the best," Combs said in a statement (5).
</blockquote>
The lawsuit was made possible by New York's Adult Survivors Act (ASA), which allows sexual violence survivors to file civil lawsuits against their abusers even if the statute of limitations has passed (6). The ASA is set to expire soon, but it has been utilized by many survivors of sexual abuse in New York to seek legal justice (6).
The settlement of this lawsuit could have significant implications for other cases filed under the ASA. It demonstrates that even high-profile individuals can be held accountable for their actions, and it may encourage other survivors of sexual violence to come forward with their own lawsuits. However, the quick settlement and undisclosed terms also raise questions about the transparency and fairness of these legal proceedings.

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Rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs and singer Cassie have reached a settlement in a lawsuit that alleged abuse and rape by Combs during their relationship.

Sean "Diddy" Combs and Singer Cassie Settle Lawsuit Alleging Abuse and Rape

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