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The filing claims his controlling behavior started when she met him in 2005.
Just one day after Cassie filed the lawsuit, shesettledwith Diddy out of court.
A previously unseen surveillance video emerged on May 17.
The footageobtained by CNNshows Diddy physically assaulting Cassie in a hotel room in 2016.
Two days later, on Instagram, hesaidhe was truly sorry for attacking Cassie.
What was Diddy accused of in the lawsuit?
Diddy denied the allegations.
Soon after, the young star is said to have been drawn into his jet-setting, drug-fueled lifestyle.
Once they entered a romantic relationship, Diddy and his inner circle allegedly controlled every aspect of her life.
The lawsuit claims those close to the founder of Bad Boy Records turned a blind eye to physical abuse.
The court papers cite an instance in which MRI results went directly to Diddy.
Cassie sought an unspecified amount in compensatory damages.
Diddy took photos and filmed the encounters.
Diddy once said he would target him.
Around that time, the suit says, Kid Cudis car exploded in his driveway.
In a statement through his spokesperson, Cudi confirmed Cassies account.
This is all true, he told the New YorkTimes.
What do we know about the settlement?
We have decided to resolve this matter amicably, Diddy said in a statement on November 18.
I wish Cassie and her family all the best.
Mr. Combs decision to settle the lawsuit does not in any way undermine his flat-out denial of the claims.
He is happy they got to a mutual settlement and wishes Ms. Ventura the best.
The window closes next week.
How has the music industry reacted?
Singer-songwriter Tiffany Red published an open letter to Diddy inRolling Stoneon December 7, corroborating Cassies claims.
The musician was also present at Cassies 29th-birthday party where Diddy allegedly screamed and cursed at her.
She also said Cassie confided the physical abuse to her on a separate occasion.
Diddys treatment of herself and her friend triggered PTSD, paranoia, and anxiety.
But despite that, here I am, standing beside my friend.
This is one of those moments.
50 Cent immediately got to work on a documentary about Diddys sexual-assault allegations.
The rapper confirmed the news in a tweet on December 7.
G-Unit Film & Television proceeds from this Documentary will go to victims of Sexual Assault and Rape!
50 wrote alongside a clip from the project.
He claims they would become real, real slippery not knowing they were drugged.
G-Unit Film & Television will produce the film.
The song originally opens with the line Wake up in the morning feeling like P. Diddy.
Former Danity Kane member Aubrey ODayrespondedto the allegations on November 16.
She expressed support for Cassie, tweeting shes been trying to tell yall.
She attached screenshots of news headlines about the lawsuit.
Danity Kane was formed by Diddy on MTVsMaking the Bandin 2005.
ODays former bandmate, Dawn Richard, alsoshareda message of support for Cassie.
Praying for Cassie and her family, for peace and healing, Richard tweeted that same day.
You are beautiful and brave.
Has Diddy said anything since settling with Cassie?
Diddy has denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
He pointed fingers at victims, saying they were looking for a quick payday.
What other allegations has Diddy faced?
Multiple accusers hit Diddy with an avalanche of lawsuits in the weeks after Cassie sued him for sexual assault.
At the time of writing, five additional victims stepped forward, leveling similar claims against the ousted CEO.
Jones alleges Diddy neglected to compensate him for his work on the album.
Additional allegations resurfaced after Cassies lawsuit first came to light.
A 2019 interview with Virginia V detailed alleged instances of physical abuse.
He kept hitting me.
I was pleading to him, Can you just stop?
She added that everyone around Diddy allowed the abuse to occur.
He was mentally, emotionally and physically abusing me.
Ruela alleged Diddy would regularly ask her to serve food to him and his friends immediately following sexual activity.
He settled the lawsuit with Ruela in 2019.
No terms were divulged.
The judgesentencedhim to one day in an anger-management program.
Why were Diddys homes raided?
The executive wasspotted pacingaround the Miami airport by TMZ.
Diddys private jetlandedin Antigua and Barbuda that same day, but he was not onboard the flight.
What do we know about the video of Diddy assaulting Cassie?
He then kicks her and drags her by her sweatshirt as she lies motionless.
As Cassie slowly stands up, Diddy returns, shoves her, and throws an object in her direction.
How did Diddy respond to the surveillance footage?
I was fucked up I hit rock bottom but I make no excuses, he said.
My behavior on that video is inexcusable.
I take full responsibility for my actions in that video.
Claiming he sought professional help via therapy and rehab, Diddy apologized for the assault.
Im not asking for forgiveness, he finished.
An attorney for Cassie responded to the apology with a reminder Diddy previously denied all allegations of wrongdoing.
That is, until the damning surveillance footage came to light.
This post has been updated.
