Cassie is speaking out following Sean “Diddy” Combs’ partial acquittal in his federal trial, expressing deep concern over his potential release from custody.
On Wednesday (July 2), the music mogul was acquitted of the most serious charges he faced — racketeering and sex trafficking — but was found guilty on two lesser counts related to the transportation of former girlfriends for prostitution. While Diddy's legal team is pushing for his release on a $1 million bond, federal prosecutors are seeking a prison sentence of four to five years.
In response to the defense’s bail proposal, Cassie’s attorney, Doug Wigdor, submitted a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian urging him to deny the 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,” Wigdor wrote.
Cassie’s concerns were echoed by celebrity stylist Deonte Nash, a former friend and supporter who also testified during the trial.
“While I appreciate the fairness you have shown throughout this proceeding,” Nash wrote in his own letter to the court, “I feel compelled to be unequivocal about the danger he poses to the public and to the individuals who have risked everything by coming forward.”
Nash continued, “Mr. Combs has a long, well-documented history of violent, coercive, and retaliatory behavior. Over the years, he has repeatedly escaped meaningful accountability, and each time this has only reinforced his sense of impunity. If he is released now, I have no doubt he will see it as yet another license to continue intimidating, threatening, and harming people who challenge or expose him.”
As the court weighs whether Diddy will be released on bond ahead of sentencing, victim advocates and witnesses alike remain adamant that his freedom could put others at risk. He is scheduled for a bail hearing at 5 pm ET today.
Source: CNN
