TMZ is cited as the source for court documents and filings related to these disclosures.

Cassie Ventura has relocated abroad and says she does not plan to return to the United States, a move disclosed in a May 1 filing tied to her civil suit against Clayton Howard in the broader Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trafficking-related case.

The New York filing argues for hearings to be held in New York rather than California, citing jurisdiction as more convenient for Ventura.

The civil case against Combs and Ventura accuses rape and abuse; Ventura settled with Combs in late 2023 for about $20 million.

Analysts note the case’s public and personal toll, highlighting how celebrity litigation reverberates through media and industry circles.

Evidence in filings includes explicit videos from parties’ private encounters, hotel room requests, and messages detailing abuse and trauma involving Ventura and Combs.

High-profile attention is underscored by brief courthouse appearances from public figures like Kanye West in support of Combs.

Trial proceedings featured discussions about juror removal, a sick juror shortening sessions, and ongoing updates on witnesses and cross-examinations.

The civil suit centers on alleged drug-fueled "freak offs" and the move to transfer proceedings is a procedural step within ongoing litigation.

Ventura describes participating in sexual gatherings with Combs, termed 'freak offs,' driven by pressure and fear of consequences if she refused.

Ventura has discussed health impacts from the relationship, including stomach issues, urinary infections, and eventual opioid dependence to numb the pain.

The move abroad is framed as a strategic step to support ongoing legal proceedings and reduce media scrutiny amid the Diddy saga.