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November 18, 2023 3 mins
Singer Cassie, also known as Cassie Ventura, has swiftly settled a federal lawsuit filed against musician and entrepreneur Sean "Diddy" Combs, one day after accusing him of rape and physical abuse during their past relationship. Both parties issued statements expressing an amicable resolution, though Combs emphasized that settling does not imply wrongdoing. The terms of the settlement remain undisclosed. Cassie's complaint described Combs as a controlling and abusive figure, detailing the alleged abuse that occurred during their relationship, which lasted from 2007 to 2018. Combs denied the allegations and claimed that Cassie attempted to extort $30 million from him.
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In a swift turn of events,singer Cassandra Ventura known as Cassie, has
reached a resolution just one day afterfiling a federal lawsuit against musician and entrepreneur
Sean Diddy Combs in New York.She had accused him of rape and physical
abuse during their past relationship, asconfirmed by her attorney. In a recent
statement, Cassie shared her perspective,saying, I've decided to come to an

(00:24):
amicable resolution on terms that give mesome control. I want to express my
gratitude to my family, fans,and legal team for their unwavering support.
In response, Combs also issued astatement saying we've chosen to settle this matter
amicably. I wish Cassie and herfamily all the best love. However,

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a second statement from Comb's attorney providedto CBS News on Saturday clarified the situation,
stating, just to be clear,settling a lawsuit, especially in twenty
two twenty three, doesn't imply wrongdoing. Mister Combe's decision to settle doesn't undermine
his complete denial of the allegations.He is content that they reached a mutual
agreement and wishes miss Ventura the best. The terms of the settlement remain undisclosed.

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In her complaint filed on Thursday,Cassie described Comb's, who is fifty
four years old, as a vicious, cruel, and controlling man who exerted
significant control over her personal and professionallife. She detailed the alleged abuse that
began when she was nineteen years oldand met him in two thousand and five.

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Their on and off relationship spanned fromabout two thousand seven to twenty eighteen.
Cassie shared her motivation for speaking out, stating, after years of silence
and darkness, I am finally readyto share my story and stand up for
myself and other women who face violenceand abuse in their relationships. With New
York's Adult Survivors Act deadline approaching,it became clear that this was an opportunity

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to shed light on the trauma I'veendured, which will continue to affect me
throughout my life. The lawsuit containedmultiple allegations against Comb's, including rape,
physical violence resulting in injuries, andan incident in which he allegedly destroyed rapper
Kid Coody's car in twenty twelve.Upon learning of his romantic interest in Cassie,

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Combs vehemently denied these allegations, andhis attorney claimed that Cassie attempted to
extort thirty million dollars from him.Mister Combs vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous
allegations, said Ben Brafman, Combe'slawyer. For the past six months,
mister Combs has been subjected to MissVentura's persistent demand of thirty million dollars under

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the threat of writing a damaging bookabout their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected
as blatant blackmail. Thank you fortuning into this update on the Cassie and
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