"The sentence recognizes the impact of serious offenses he committed" - Cassie's lawyers weigh in on Diddy verdict, say 'nothing can undo the trauma'

After a prolonged trial, the verdict in Diddy’s case has been announced, with the former mogul being sentenced to over 4 years in federal prison for his crimes against several plaintiffs, including Cassie Ventura. While for the victims this provides some sense of catharsis, the damage done by him will last beyond his time in prison.

Cassie’s legal team announced the following statement once the ruling was official,

"While nothing can undo the trauma caused by Combs, the sentence imposed today recognizes the impact of the serious offenses he committed.”

The statement released by Wigdor LLP continued,

"We are confident that with the support of her family and friends, Ms. Ventura will continue healing knowing that her bravery and fortitude have been an inspiration to so many.”

Cassie Ventura bravely stood up to a dangerous offender, and her courage provides strength and hope to victims of similar abuse.

Cassie Ventura and Diddy - A brief explanation of their mutual history

Cassie Ventura and Diddy shared a long-term, if sometimes tumultuous, relationship that spanned over a decade from 2007 to 2018. In November 2023, she pressed charges against the former hitmaker for sexual assault and physical abuse. The rapper responded by convincing Cassie to settle out of court, seemingly distancing himself from any real culpability.

This didn’t last long for the embattled Bad Boy CEO, as a few months later, in May 2024, some harrowing footage was released of Diddy chasing Cassie into a hotel hallway before physically battering her on camera. This incident sparked a wave of additional allegations against Diddy, culminating in a federal case that was ultimately resolved after two months, on October 3.

During his sentencing hearing, Diddy was given a chance to speak and elected to apologise directly to Cassie,

“I want to thank you for giving me the chance to finally speak up for myself.I want to apologize again to Cassie Ventura for any harm I caused to her, emotionally or physically. I don’t take that lightly."

He would go on to say,

“I hate myself right now. I’ve been stripped down to nothing. I’m really truly sorry for it all, no matter what they say,"

Cassie and current partner Alex Fine will now look to move on from this, knowing that, to some extent, justice has been served.

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