Sean “Diddy” Combs Tried To Pay Off Rape Accuser With “Eight Figures,” Lawyer Claims; Music Mogul Hit With Assault & Abuse Allegations By Singer Cassie
16.11.2023 - 23:43
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No stranger to controversy over the years, Sean Combs has now been accused of rape and intense physical and psychological abuse by his long-time former girlfriend – and Cassandra Ventura’s lawyers say the music mogul tried to pay her off to keep it quiet.
“Mr. Combs offered Ms. Ventura eight figures to silence her and prevent the filing of this lawsuit,” Doug Wigdor tells Deadline today after the singer and model filed a suit in federal court claiming Combs subjected her to “abuse, violence and sex trafficking” over the years. “She rejected his efforts and decided to give a voice to all woman who suffer in silence. Ms. Ventura should be applauded for her bravery.”
That statement Thursday came after Combs’ attorney Ben Brafman responded to the filing by saying that his client “vehemently denies these offensive and outrageous allegations.”
The former Harvey Weinstein lawyer went on to say: “For the past 6 months, Mr. Combs, has been subjected to Ms. Ventura’s persistent demand of $30 million, under the threat of writing a damaging book about their relationship, which was unequivocally rejected as blatant blackmail. Despite withdrawing her initial threat, Ms. Ventura has now resorted to filing a lawsuit riddled with baseless and outrageous lies, aiming to tarnish Mr. Combs’ reputation and seeking a pay day.”
With all that between the lawyers, what Ventura alleges against the Bad Boy Entertainment founder over their 11-year personal and professional relationship in the 36-page complaint (read Ventura’s rape claim complaint here) is pretty chilling and specific:
In 2022, Mr. Combs received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BETAwards. During his acceptance speech, Mr. Combs stated, “I have to give a special shoutout,
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