NEW YORK (AP) — A lawsuit by singer Cassie containing allegations of beatings and abuse by music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs has been settled, the artists introduced Friday, in the future after the lawsuit was filed.
The settlement was introduced in a press release despatched by legal professional Douglas Wigdor, who represents Cassie, whose full title is Casandra Ventura.
The assertion mentioned they’d reached a deal “to their mutual satisfaction” Friday night, however no phrases of the settlement have been disclosed, and no additional statements could be issued past these made by Ventura, Combs and Wigdor within the electronic mail distributed by the lawyer.
In her assertion, Ventura mentioned: “I’ve determined to resolve this matter amicably on phrases that I’ve some degree of management. I wish to thank my household, followers and attorneys for his or her unwavering assist.”
Combs mentioned: “We now have determined to resolve this matter amicably. I want Cassie and her household all the very best. Love.”
In his assertion, Wigdor mentioned: “I’m very happy with Ms. Ventura for having the power to go public together with her lawsuit. She should be recommended for doing so.”
Ben Brafman, an legal professional for Combs, didn’t instantly reply to a message looking for remark. On Thursday, he mentioned Combs “vehemently denies” the allegations.
The lawsuit alleged that Combs introduced the singer into his “ostentatious, fast-paced, and drug-fueled way of life” quickly after she met him and signed to his label in 2005, when she was 19 and he was 37.
Ventura, now 37 herself, mentioned Combs, now 54, started a sample of abuse as quickly as their relationship began.
The lawsuit alleged that, “susceptible to uncontrollable rage,” Combs subjected Ventura to “savage” beatings during which he punched, kicked and stomped her. It alleges he plied her with medication and compelled her to have intercourse with different males whereas he masturbated and filmed them.
In line with the lawsuit, as Ventura was making an attempt to finish the connection in 2018, Combs pressured her into her Los Angeles dwelling and raped her.
The Related Press doesn’t usually title individuals who say they’ve been sexually abused except they arrive ahead publicly as Ventura has.