Sean Combs: Cash in a brown paper bag and a disruption in court.

Dateline NBC

  • Jun 3, 2025
  • 16:08
  • Full Episode
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Eddie Garcia, who worked security at the hotel where Sean Combs was caught on video beating Cassie Ventura in a hallway, testified that Combs paid $100,000 for what he thought was the only copy of it. He also said on the stand that Combs called him "my angel." Plus an outburst by a Diddy supporter in the courtroom, and the judge puts restrictions on exhibits after Victim-4 is named publicly.

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Brief Summary

Eddie Garcia testifies about Sean Combs' attempts to obtain video footage of a domestic incident involving Cassie Ventura.

Key points

  • Sean Combs' Apology. Sean Combs expresses regret over his behavior in a leaked video.
  • Eddie Garcia's Testimony. Security guard Eddie Garcia reveals details about the sale of the video to Combs.
  • Courtroom Outburst. A supporter of Combs disrupts the courtroom, leading to her removal.

Tension

60/ 100Some tension

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