Clayton Howard, a male escort who says he worked closely with music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and singer Cassie Ventura, has filed a lawsuit accusing the pair of sexual exploitation, physical abuse, and emotional trauma.
Howard, who said he was known as “Dave” while working for the couple, claims he was trafficked across state lines for over five years, starting in 2009. He said he was hired to take part in private sessions allegedly organised by Diddy and Cassie — known as “freak-offs” — and now wants damages for emotional distress, medical bills, and loss of income.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Howard claims Cassie gave him a sexually transmitted disease and secretly had an abortion while still engaging in unprotected sex with him.
He also accused the duo of drugging him with ecstasy, forcing him into degrading acts, including prolonged masturbation sessions that reportedly left him physically injured with skin tears and scabs. He described the entire experience as being trapped in a toxic and abusive environment.
Howard is among seven male escorts mentioned in the ongoing federal case against Diddy. Though he didn’t testify in court, federal agents revealed that Diddy paid for Howard’s hotel stays at the Four Seasons and funded his flights while moving him between cities.
Diddy was cleared of the more serious racketeering and sex trafficking charges but was convicted for transporting escorts for prostitution. He remains in custody and could face up to 20 years in prison.
Howard’s lawsuit has once again drawn attention to the scandal surrounding Diddy’s inner circle and the disturbing claims of exploitation tied to his high-profile lifestyle.
