Cassie has left the United States and says she has no plans to move back.
The update comes from a court declaration filed on May 1, 2026, in an ongoing lawsuit involving former male escort Clayton Howard.
In the filing, Cassie states that she is currently living outside the U.S. and is not a resident of California.
She also confirms she remains a U.S. citizen.
The filing does not say where she is now living.
Cassie says it would be easier for her to attend court hearings in New York, where her legal team is based, rather than California.
Her relocation follows years of legal disputes connected to allegations involving Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Cassie previously reached a reported $20 million settlement in a separate lawsuit tied to abuse claims against Combs.
She was also pregnant and living in New York when she testified during his federal criminal trial last year.
The current lawsuit was filed by Clayton Howard, who claims he worked as an escort and was involved in situations tied to both Cassie and Combs.
Howard has alleged he suffered physical and psychological harm and claims he contracted an STD.
Cassie’s legal response disputes parts of those claims.
What the case shows
- Cassie now lives outside the United States
- She confirmed she is not a California resident
- She says she has no plans to return to the U.S.
- The filing was made in a California civil lawsuit
- She previously received a reported $20 million settlement from Diddy
The bigger question
This case adds another layer to a long-running legal and public battle involving Cassie and Sean “Diddy” Combs.
It raises questions about how past abuse claims continue to follow public figures through later lawsuits, even after settlements and testimony in criminal court.
It also highlights how civil cases can reopen details from years-old relationships and agreements.
What happens now
The civil case will continue in California court.
Cassie is expected to participate in proceedings from abroad or through travel when required.
More filings and testimony may be submitted as both sides build their arguments.
What we still don't know
- Where Cassie is currently living outside the U.S.
- Whether she will be required to appear in California court in person
- How the court will weigh the conflicting claims in the lawsuit
Transparency notes
Published: Jun 2, 2026. No major post-publication update has been logged.
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