American Entertainment News: Former Male Companion Sues Cassie, Alleges She Welcomed Diddy’s Influence

In a fresh twist within the ongoing legal saga surrounding Sean “Diddy” Combs, American Entertainment Newsspotlights shocking claims made by Clayton Howard — a former male companion who is currently suing both Diddy and singer Cassie Ventura

Howard alleges that Cassie was not merely a passive victim but played an active role in the psychological manipulation and exploitation he says he endured for almost ten years.

By Ann Chigbufue

Speaking to TMZ, Howard — who had previously used the alias “Dave” during Diddy’s sex trafficking and racketeering proceedings — unveiled what he describes as Cassie’s “hidden persona,” asserting that she willingly aligned with Diddy’s authority and used that influence to orchestrate exploitative encounters.

According to Howard, Cassie capitalized on Diddy’s dominance to pressure him into degrading sexual situations, even implying that she relished the power dynamic their celebrity status created. He explained that a combination of fear and financial reliance kept him entangled, as Diddy’s industry reach made the threat of retaliation feel all too real.

“When someone like Diddy has the power to ruin your life with a single phone call,” Howard stated, “you keep showing up because you’re terrified of the alternative.”

Howard also leveled accusations at his previous attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, claiming the lawyer deliberately stalled the civil lawsuit in order to safeguard Cassie’s reputation while Diddy remained the central figure in multiple legal storms. This delay, Howard argues, silenced him during a critical window when his voice might have influenced the larger case.

Despite public scrutiny centering on Diddy, Howard insists that Cassie played an equally crucial role — a role he says the U.S. attorney’s office purposely ignored. “They had no concern for male victims,” he remarked. “It was all Diddy, Diddy, Diddy.”

While opting for a civil lawsuit instead of pursuing criminal charges against Cassie, Howard says authorities were informed of her alleged involvement but took no steps to intervene.

In light of Diddy’s acquittal on some of the more severe allegations, Howard voiced his dismay, describing the verdict as a “blatant insult to the #MeToo movement.” He believes the outcome underscores a broader cultural failure to validate and support male survivors of abuse.

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