Casandra “Cassie” Fine’s lawyer has released a statement following the verdict in the landmark sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. On Wednesday morning (July 2), the 55-year-old was found guilty of two federal counts of transporting women across state lines for the purpose of prostitution, and acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.
Fine’s civil lawsuit, filed against Combs in November 2023, broke the ice on public allegations of rape and abuse against the Harlem native. Under New York State’s Adult Survivors Act, she accused him of sex trafficking, sexual battery, sexual assault, and violations of New York City’s gender-motivated violence law.
The lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount in less than two days.
People react outside federal court after verdicts were announced during Sean Combs’ sex trafficking and racketeering trial at Manhattan Federal Court on July 2, 2025 in New York City. Combs has been acquitted of the most serious charges in his case, but was convicted on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution.
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“Although the jury did not find Combs guilty of sex trafficking Cassie beyond a reasonable doubt, she paved the way for a jury to find him guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution,” detailed Fine’ attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, in a statement to Variety.
“By coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice. We must repeat – with no reservation – that we believe and support our client who showed exemplary courage throughout this trial. She displayed unquestionable strength and brought attention to the realities of powerful men in our orbit and the misconduct that has persisted for decades without repercussion. This case proved that change is long overdue, and we will continue to fight on behalf of survivors.”
Cassie (L) and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs aka Puff Daddy attend the “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garcons: Art Of The In-Between” Costume Institute Gala at Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 1, 2017 in New York City.
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The R&B singer not only filed the initial lawsuit against Combs, but she also testified during the shocking criminal trial. Video footage of a 2016 incident where Combs physically assaulted Fine was also included in the evidence.
“He would smash me in my head, knock me over, drag me, kick me, stomp me in the head if I was down,” detailed the 38-year-old on the witness stand.
According to CNN, Judge Arun Subramanian is expected to decide today if Combs should be released ahead of sentencing. His legal team has suggested that he return to his house in Miami and follow court-mandated conditions. Combs has remained behind bars since his September 2024 arrest.
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