Written By : Precious Senam Ahali
The entertainment world is shaken as singer and actress Cassie, also known as Casandra Ventura, takes legal action against her former partner Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging him of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and abuse. Cassie unveils harrowing details of her past, claiming she endured exploitation, assault, and violence during their relationship.
Her decision to step forward comes amidst an imminent deadline of New York's Adult Survivors Act, pushing Cassie to shine a light on her journey and stand in solidarity with other women who may be facing similar ordeals. However, Combs' attorney refutes the claims, countering with allegations of extortion, asserting that Cassie demanded a hefty sum under the threat of a potentially damaging tell-all.
According to court documents, Cassie recounts the alleged abuse, revealing that it commenced when she was just 19 years old, and Combs, significantly older at 37, had initiated a romantic entanglement upon signing her to his record label, Bad Boy Records. Their relationship, she describes, was marked by opulence, substance use, and dominance.
In the legal filings, Ventura lays bare the lasting impact of the trauma she claims to have endured at the hands of Combs, asserting that the scars run deep, necessitating extensive medical and psychological intervention to navigate through the aftermath. She asserts that she can no longer remain silent about her ordeal, seeking justice and closure.
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