New Delhi, July 3 -- Lawyer for R&B singer Casandra "Cassie" Ventura, who accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of years of abuse, commended her bravery despite the music mogul's acquittal on the most serious charges.

Cassie, who had a long-term romantic and professional relationship with Combs, testified in court that he beat, raped, and manipulated her into taking part in drug-fueled sexual encounters. While jurors did not convict Combs of sex trafficking Ventura, they did find him guilty of two felony counts of transporting women for prostitution-charges that could result in up to 20 years in prison.

In a statement following the verdict, Cassie's attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, said:

"Although the jury did not find Combs guilty of sex trafficking...