Diddy’s reported plan to counsel domestic violence abusers after his release is being met with outrage from his accusers and their attorneys.
“This is utterly preposterous,” said Douglas Wigdor, who represents Diddy’s ex-girlfriend, Casandra “Cassie” Ventura. Another alleged victim told Rolling Stone, “How are you going to counsel someone else when you haven’t done the work on yourself? This is manipulation at its best.” A third accuser added, “It’s a mockery of the system. He needs intensive therapy.”
The backlash comes after Diddy’s lawyer, Alexandra Shapiro, told Business Insider the music mogul wants to work with programs that help prevent domestic violence.
“Sometimes, people like him can be the best spokesperson to try to help,” Shapiro said, noting the plan will be part of a request for time-served sentencing.
Attorney Gloria Allred, who represents multiple plaintiffs against Diddy, dismissed the idea.
“At this point, his stated goal does not pass the laugh test,” she said, suggesting he should first complete anger management, take responsibility for his actions, compensate victims, and ask for forgiveness before even considering counseling others.
Diddy, 55, was convicted last month on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Prosecutors alleged he coerced women, including Cassie, into drug-fueled “freak offs” with male escorts. His defense admitted to multiple acts of domestic violence against Cassie but argued it was unrelated to sex trafficking charges.
In May 2024, CNN released hotel surveillance video showing Diddy kicking and dragging Cassie in 2016, prompting him to issue an apology and take “full responsibility” for the attack.
Judge Arun Subramanian has expressed concerns about Diddy’s potential danger to the community. Sentencing is scheduled for October 3rd.
