Diddy, Acevedo seen talking at club

NEW YORK, Oct. 17 (UPI) -- Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs has met and talked with the man he allegedly punched in the face at a Manhattan nightclub during the weekend.

Combs and Steven Acevedo were seen chatting for about an hour Monday night at Butter, a hotspot in the Village. After talking, they parted ways and pretended to ignore each other, sources told the New York Daily News.

"We are hopeful that this matter will be resolved without the filing of any criminal charges as this was a disagreement among acquaintances, not a criminal assault," said Combs' lawyer, Benjamin Brafman.

Police planned to charge Combs with third-degree assault, a misdemeanor, and issue him a desk appearance ticket when he surrendered, however, Combs has not turned himself in to police.

Police sources told the News it is unlikely charges will be filed if Acevedo drops his complaint.

"A little money will change hands, and the punch will be like it never existed," a police source predicted.