New Allegations: Longtime Escort Dave Claims Cassie and Diddy Abused Him

In July 2025, Clayton Howard, known as “Dave,” sat silently in a low-lit New York courthouse as his legal representatives initiated a startling civil lawsuit against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and singer Cassie Ventura, alleging a history of betrayal, deceit, and sexual assault. Howard claims in court documents that he was a male escort entangled in the couple's drug-laden “freak-off” scene during that era. This narrative emerges following Diddy’s highly publicized sex trafficking allegations, reigniting conversations around male victims in the #MeToo movement.Howard asserts that Diddy and Cassie transported him across state lines for “freak-offs” from 2009 through the mid-2010s. His book, *Cassie: Victim or Co-conspirator*, alleges that Cassie terminated a pregnancy without his consent and engaged in unprotected sex, allegedly transmitting an STD. He recounts being coerced into degrading acts while intoxicated, resulting in physical injuries. His lawsuit claims the couple’s dynamics were toxic and abusive, seeking compensation for emotional distress, medical costs, and lost income.