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.

This is a look inside the long-term effects Cassie’s settlement against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has had on both of their finances.

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.

Text messages allegedly sent from Sean “Diddy” Combs to his ex-girlfriend Cassie were read aloud in court during the rap mogul’s court appeal.