**Cassie Ventura’s Lawyers React to Diddy’s Sentencing: ‘Bravery. Inspiration to Many’**
*By Apoorva Rastogi | October 4, 2025*
Sean “Diddy” Combs’s former girlfriend, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s legal team has released a response following his recent sentencing. On Friday, the former music mogul was sentenced to 50 months in prison after a nearly two-month federal trial. Combs was convicted on two counts of transportation for prostitution in July. The sentence also includes four years and two months of supervised release and a $500,000 fine—the maximum possible penalty.
**Statement from Ventura’s Attorneys**
Ventura’s attorneys, Douglas Wigdor and Meredith Firetog of Wigdor LLP, issued a statement after the sentencing:
“While nothing can undo the trauma caused by Combs, the sentence imposed today recognizes the impact of the serious offenses he committed. 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.”
**Background: Ventura’s Allegations Against Combs**
Ventura was in a tumultuous relationship with Combs from 2007 to 2018. During this time, she alleged that Combs organized days-long “freak offs,” in which he hired male escorts for her to have sex with, while he watched.
She further described instances of physical assault and blackmail, explaining that Combs used videos of these encounters to prevent her from disclosing the abuse. In her testimony, Ventura revealed that Combs exerted significant control over her life.
**Details of the Conviction**
Combs was convicted on two counts of arranging for paid male escorts to cross state lines for drug-fueled sexual encounters with his girlfriends. However, he was acquitted of more severe racketeering and sex trafficking charges, which could have resulted in a life sentence.
Prosecutors argued that Combs used violence and intimidation to coerce Ventura and another woman into these acts.
**Legal Strategy and Next Steps**
Combs pleaded not guilty and plans to appeal the conviction following sentencing. His defense lawyers acknowledged that he had physically abused his girlfriends but contended that the women willingly engaged in the sexual activities.
The defense had advocated for a reduced sentence of 14 months, which could have allowed Combs to be released by the end of the year after accounting for time served.
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