A federal judge has dismissed all legal claims brought against singer Cassie by an individual alleging he was harmed during sexual encounters involving her and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs. The plaintiff, identified as former male escort Clayton Howard, had filed a lawsuit against both Cassie and Combs. Additionally, Howard’s suit included claims regarding a secret abortion and various psychological injuries he said were sustained during his involvement with the former couple. Her attorneys pointed to a text message Howard reportedly sent to her husband, Alex Fine, before the settlement was reached. Cassie has not made a public statement regarding the dismissal, though her representatives have characterized the lawsuit as an attempt at extortion.