Cassie’s Lawyer Says She’ll ‘Continue Healing’ After Diddy Sentencing

Cassie has made it clear that she’s moving forward in the wake of Diddy’s sentencing.

On Friday (October 3), the disgraced music mogul was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison for two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, in addition to five years of supervised release and a $500,000 fine. The decision came after a jury acquitted him earlier this year on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

In a statement to Complex following the sentencing, Cassie’s attorneys, Douglas Wigdor and Meredith Firetog, said the ruling reflects the seriousness of Diddy’s crimes.

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

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Cassie, who dated the Bad Boy Records founder on and off between 2007 and 2018, was a key witness for the prosecution. Her lawyers emphasized that she is still processing her experience, but remains focused on recovery.

“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,” they explained.

Ahead of his sentencing, Diddy issued a letter to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian expressing remorse for his actions. He also directly addressed the 2016 hotel surveillance footage showing him assaulting Cassie.

“I lost my way,” he wrote. “Lost in the drugs and the excess. My downfall was rooted in my selfishness. I have been humbled and broken to my core […] The scene and images of me assaulting Cassie play over and over in my head daily. I was dead wrong for putting my hands on the woman that I loved. I’m sorry for that and always will be.”

He continued: “The remorse, the sorrow, the regret, the disappointment, the shame. I honestly feel sorry for something that I couldn’t forgive someone else for: if they put their hands on one of my daughters.”

Cassie has long argued that Combs poses a threat if released. Ahead of his July bail hearing, which was ultimately denied, her legal team submitted a letter urging Judge Subramanian to reject his request.

“Ms. Ventura believes that Mr. Combs is likely to pose a danger to the victims who testified in this case, including herself, as well as to the community,” the letter stated.