Cassie's allegations of sexual assault and violence against ex-boyfriend Sean "Diddy" Combs started a ripple effect - but her lawsuit allegedly could've been squashed before it was filed.

Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of rape and sex trafficking by R&B artist Casandra "Cassie" Ventura ... for a decade by Mr Combs, her-ex-boyfriend, in a cycle of abuse and violence.

Singer Cassie has posted her first statement since ... Ms Ventura had alleged her ex-boyfriend and producer assaulted her in a legal action last year. Diddy apologised at the weekend, commenting ...