During his court hearing on September 18, Diddy’s text messages to Ventura and other women were read by prosecutors, who argued that he had a ‘long-standing pattern of abuse.’

Singer Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' former girlfriend, was spotted out in New York City on Wednesday, Sept. 18, for the first time since his arrest earlier in the week.

It's not clear if a non-disclosure agreement was part of the settlement, but if one exists, it would not prevent Cassie from testifying during Combs’ prospective trial if she is subpoenaed, former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani tells PEOPLE.

A complaint from the rap and fashion mogul's ex-girlfriend began the slow unraveling of the high-flying life of the iconic figure of the 1990s and beyond.

Cassie previously sued her ex Sean "Diddy" Combs, alleging rape, sex trafficking and domestic violence. He was arrested on Monday and charged in a three-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy,

Casandra 'Cassie' Ventura was spotted smiling and waving days after news of Sean 'P. Diddy' Combs' arrest hit the media.

Cassie Ventura is writing her own song now. The “Me & U” singer regained control of her story when she first detailed years of disturbing abuse allegations in a lawsuit filed against her ex-boyfriend and former producer Sean “Diddy” Combs last November.

Four months after 2016 surveillance video of Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting ex Cassie Ventura was released, prosecutors read alleged texts between the two during his second attempt at requesting bail.