Cassandra Ventura was just 19 years old when she met Sean 'Diddy' Combs in 2005. The rapper was 37.
The pair were romantically linked two years later and dated until 2018, when they called it quits amid rumours of cheating, after Combs was spotted with model Jocelyn Chew.
It wasn't until five years later, that we learnt the horrifying true nature of their 11-year relationship. Ventura filed a lawsuit against Combs, alleging a pattern of control, abuse and sexual assault.
"After years in silence and darkness, I am finally ready to tell my story, and to speak up on behalf of myself and for the benefit of other women who face violence and abuse in their relationships," she said in a statement.
Combs vehemently denied the claims, describing them as "offensive and outrageous" and accusing Ventura of seeking "a payday".
But harrowing video footage was released showing Combs attacking Ventura as she attempted to flee their shared hotel room.
Combs then released a video to social media to apologise for the incident, but failed to mention Ventura by name.
Since the allegation came out, Diddy has been embroiled in a series of other legal matters and is currently in jail on charges of racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Court documents claim the rapper had "abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfil sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct".
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