Who is Teny Geragos? Diddy’s lawyer claims Cassie Ventura ended relationship over rapper’s devotion for late Kim Porter

During the opening statements of Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial, lawyer Teny Geragos claimed that Cassie Ventura ended her relationship with Combs because she realized she would never mean as much to him as his former girlfriend, the late Kim Porter.

Diddy's trial for his ongoing case of federal s*x trafficking and racketeering began on May 12, 2025.

She stated that when Porter passed away in 2018 due to pneumonia, Cassie attended her funeral to support Combs. Geragos then added:

"When Combs said Kim Porter was his soulmate, Cassie realized all the things she would not be, she wanted to be Combs’ wife.”

According to a report in NBC News, Porter and Combs shared an on-and-off relationship for over a decade. They share multiple children. After observing Comb’s love for Porter, Ventura chose to move out of his life.

Geragos added that the jealousy between the two women had been a central issue throughout their relationships with the rapper.

Geragos is the daughter of celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos. According to her LinkedIn profile, she studied art history and media, culture, and communications at New York University between 2009-2013. She later obtained a law doctorate from the Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.

Here are more details about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer, Teny Geragos, and how she is defending her client.

Everything you need to know about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ Teny Geragos

Teny Geragos is representing Sean “Diddy” Combs in his federal s*x trafficking and racketeering case. A key member of his defense team, Geragos, is trying to defend him by all means.

By acknowledging his history of domestic violence and problematic behavior, she has insisted that the prosecution has failed to prove the elements of s*x trafficking and racketeering. She said:

“Had he been charged with domestic violence or assault we would not be here right now.”

Geragos is a founding partner at the New York-based law firm Agnifilo Intrater, since March 2024, per her LinkedIn profile. She previously worked as a trial attorney at Brafman and Associates, P.C. Before this, she joined Geragos & Geragos as a law clerk.

Her profile claims that she has experience in representing clients who have been accused of s*xual assault, s*xual harassment, or other types of s*xual misconduct; in addition, the list also includes representation of clients who have been victims of s*xual assault and violence.

According to a report in Over The Moon, she is married to Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, co-founder of design and development agency Forge. The two tied the knot at her parents’ home in 2021. She said:

“I always wanted to get married at my parents’ house, and with the uncertainty around Covid, it made the garden venue an even more perfect option.”

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Over The Moon shared several pictures from their big day on their social media account. They stated in the caption how her mother helped her to plan her wedding.

Geragos has been using TikTok as a medium to defend her client, Sean “Diddy” Combs. According to the reports, she has posted several videos addressing accusations against the rapper on the platform.

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