A verdict in Texas. Inside Sean Combs’ sentencing. Plus, a look at a looming execution.
- Oct 9, 2025
- 27:16
- Full Episode
In Texas, a verdict in the trial of the woman prosecutors say poisoned her fifth husband. In Manhattan, Sean Combs is sentenced to more than four years in prison by a federal judge. Updates in the Karina Cooper, Ghislane Maxwell, and Brian Walshe cases. Plus, Lester Holt joins us to talk about the case of Robert Roberson, a Texas man scheduled to die by lethal injection on October 16th. But a growing chorus of voices is urging the state to take another look.
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Brief Summary
Sean Combs is sentenced for sex trafficking; Sarah Hartsfield is found guilty of murdering her husband; updates on Ghislaine Maxwell and Brian Walsh's cases.
Key points
- Sarah Hartsfield Verdict. Sarah Hartsfield found guilty of murdering her fifth husband, Joe Hartsfield.
- Sean Combs Sentencing. Sean Combs learns his fate after a tumultuous trial, breaking down in court.
- Ghislaine Maxwell's Appeal Denied. The Supreme Court declines to hear Maxwell's appeal, upholding her conviction.
- Robert Roberson's Death Sentence. Robert Roberson faces execution for a crime he insists he didn't commit.
- The Missing Scans. CT scans of Nikki went missing for 15 years, raising questions about the case.
- Execution Date Approaches. Robert's execution date is fast approaching, raising urgent questions about his defense.
Episode highlights
- Sarah Hartsfield VerdictSarah Hartsfield found guilty of murdering her fifth husband, Joe Hartsfield.“We, the jury, find the defendant, Sarah Hartsfield, guilty of the offensive murder.”7:08Oct 9, 2025
- Sean Combs SentencingSean Combs learns his fate after a tumultuous trial, breaking down in court.“It was such an emotional day in court, Andrea.”10:19Oct 9, 2025
- Ghislaine Maxwell's Appeal DeniedThe Supreme Court declines to hear Maxwell's appeal, upholding her conviction.“Her conviction stands and she will continue serving her 20-year prison term.”17:35Oct 9, 2025
- Robert Roberson's Death SentenceRobert Roberson faces execution for a crime he insists he didn't commit.“I'm at peace if it happens, but I'm not ready because I don't think I should be executed when I'm innocent.”20:23Oct 9, 2025
- The Missing ScansCT scans of Nikki went missing for 15 years, raising questions about the case.“Those scans went missing for like 15 years.”24:03Oct 9, 2025
- Execution Date ApproachesRobert's execution date is fast approaching, raising urgent questions about his defense.“His execution date is fast approaching.”25:21Oct 9, 2025
- Stay of Execution IssuedThe Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay of execution for Robert Roberson.“The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals issued a stay of execution for Robert Roberson.”25:51Oct 9, 2025
