Noโ New โฃTrial Granted to โSean “Diddy” โขCombs as Sentencingโ Approaches
New york, NY – May 23, โข2025 โ – A judge today denied โSean “Diddy” โCombs’ request for a new โtrial in the civil lawsuit brought by ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, clearing the path for a potentialโ sentencing phase following โa $30 million โsettlement reachedโค earlier this month. The ruling, delivered in Manhattan federal court,โ rejects Combs’ claimsโ of newly discovered evidence and procedural errors that โhe argued warranted โa retrial.
Theโข decision arrives as Combs โคfaces mounting legal pressure, includingโ a recent raid on his homes in Los Angelesโ and Miami by federal authorities investigating โsexโ trafficking allegations. While the civil case with Ventura centered on allegations of abuse and coercion, the criminal investigation broadens the โขscope of scrutiny on the music mogul. The denial of a new trial means the terms โขof the settlement – which included a dismissal โขof Ventura’s lawsuit with prejudice – remain โin affect, preventing her from pursuing โfurther legal actionโ against Combs relatedโค to the claims outlined in her initialโ complaint.
Ventura filed her lawsuit in November 2023, alleging โyears of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse during their relationship, which โฃspanned fromโ 2007 to 2018. Theโ complaint detailed accusations of rape,โข controlling behavior, and forced participation โin unwanted sexual acts. Combsโ initially denied the allegations but ultimately agreed to the $30 million settlement on May 13, 2025, just days โคbefore a scheduled deposition.
Following โthe settlement, Combs’ legal team sought โa newโ trial, arguing that evidence hadโ emerged suggesting Ventura’s claims were fabricated or exaggerated. They alsoโ raisedโ concerns about the handling of evidence and alleged procedural irregularities during the discovery phase. Judge Analisa Torres, however, found โขthese arguments unpersuasive, stating that the evidence presentedโ did not meet the threshold for granting a new trial.โฃ
The judge’s ruling does not directly address the ongoing federal investigation. โขLegal experts suggest that the outcome of the civil case, and any potential sentencing considerations, could influence the criminalโ probe. Combs’ legal team has maintained his innocence and vowed to vigorously defend him against all accusations. The next steps remainโ unclear, but the denial of aโค new trial marks a significant setbackโ forโค Combs as he navigates a complex web โof legal challenges.