Ventura claims in the suit that Combs “exerted his power and influence” over her throughout the course of their professional and romantic relationship.
Neilson Barnard/Getty ImagesIn addition to Combs, the lawsuit names his companies, including Bad Boy Records, Bad Boy Entertainment and Combs Enterprises.
The law has given adult survivors of sexual assault one year to file lawsuits against their perpetrators and is set to expire on November 24.
Combs, 54, founded the music label Bad Boy in 1993, and has gone by stage names Puff Daddy and Diddy.
Ventura, 37, is an R&B singer most known for her song “Me & U” off of her 2006 self-titled debut album “Cassie,” which was released while she was signed to Combs’ Bad Boy label.
Persons:
Sean Combs, Casandra Ventura, Combs, Combs “, Ventura, “, ” Ventura, Cassie –, ” Ben Brafman, Mr, Sean, Diddy, Cassie, Neilson Barnard, Lil Wayne, Akon
Organizations:
CNN, Combs, Bad Boy Records, “, Getty, Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises, Epic Records
Locations:
New York City, Ventura, New York