UNITED STATES — Cassie Ventura, the singer and former model whose 2023 legal action against music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs became a focal point in a series of major legal proceedings, has officially relocated outside of the United States.

Confirmation of Relocation

New court documents obtained by various media outlets on June 2, 2026, confirm that Ventura is no longer a resident of California or the United States. In a May 1, 2026, filing related to an ongoing civil lawsuit between Ventura and Clayton Howard, she declared that she lives abroad and does "not intend to move back" to the U.S.

The documents also noted that she requested to handle legal matters through her New York-based legal team to avoid the logistical challenges of traveling back to California.

Context of the Legal Saga

Ventura’s move follows a tumultuous period that began in November 2023, when she filed a lawsuit against Sean Combs alleging years of physical and sexual abuse, coercion, and manipulation. That suit was settled within 24 hours, with multiple reports confirming the settlement amount was $20 million.

The legal fallout expanded significantly in 2025, when Combs faced a federal criminal trial following an indictment on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution.During the proceedings, Ventura provided testimony regarding their 11-year relationship.

Outcome of Federal Trial

In July 2025, a jury found Sean Combs guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution. He was acquitted of the remaining charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Following the verdict, he was sentenced to 50 months in prison. He is currently serving his sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Dix, in New Jersey.

Ventura, who is now married to Alex Fine with whom she shares three children, has reportedly sought this relocation to prioritize her family's privacy and healing after years of intense public scrutiny.

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