As Sean “Diddy” Combs prepares to face sentencing this week, his former partner, singer Cassie Ventura, has issued a powerful victim-impact letter to the court, detailing the ongoing trauma she says she suffers as a result of their decade-long relationship.
In the three-page statement addressed to Judge Arun Subramanian, Cassie described living through “the most traumatic and horrifying chapter” of her life during her time with Combs from 2007 to 2018. She alleged that the music mogul subjected her to years of violence, coercion, threats, and control over her career.
“I still suffer from nightmares and flashbacks on a regular, everyday basis,” Cassie wrote. She revealed that she continues to seek psychological treatment to cope with the lasting effects of the abuse.
Beyond the trauma, Cassie expressed fears for her and her family’s safety if Combs were to be released. She disclosed that she has moved out of New York and keeps her life as private as possible to minimize the risk of retaliation. “Should he walk free, I fear not only for myself, but for anyone who has spoken out,” she warned.
Combs was convicted in July on two counts of violating the Mann Act for transporting individuals across state lines for prostitution. He was acquitted of more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Prosecutors are seeking a sentence of 135 months (more than 11 years), citing the harm inflicted on victims like Cassie. Meanwhile, Combs’ defense team is asking for a much lighter punishment, suggesting a term of no more than 14 months.
The sentencing is scheduled for October 3, 2025, and will determine whether the Bad Boy Records founder faces more than a decade in federal prison.
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