RAINN Reacts: RAINN President on Upcoming Diddy Sentencing
RAINN stands in full support of every individual harmed by Diddy and each of the hundreds of thousands of survivors our organization serves each year.
October 1, 2025
As the court moves forward with sentencing this week, we are grateful to Cassie Ventura for her bravery in coming forward.
As prosecutors stated in their filing, “He is not the victim. The court should focus on the very real effects that the defendant’s conduct had on the lives of the actual victims, his victims.” This is a crucial message that must be heard.
Diddy has a history of violence and abuse, and it is imperative that the court now deliver a sentence that reflects the severity of his crimes, to send a powerful message that no one is above the law.
To anyone who has been affected by this case or any form of sexual violence, our National Sexual Assault Hotline is available to help 24/7. Call 800.656.HOPE (4673), chat at RAINN.org/Hotline, or text “HOPE” to 64673. You are not alone.
– Scott Berkowitz, RAINN president and founder
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Jennifer Simmons Kaleba
press@rainn.org