Forensic Files

Sean Combs: Defense motion for mistrial denied.

Dateline NBC

  • May 29, 2025
  • 15:07
  • Full Episode
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<p>Combs's defense team objected to prosecution questions about fingerprint evidence from Kid Cudi's Hollywood Hills home that was destroyed in the custody of the LAPD. "They were suggesting to this jury that someone in this courtroom had something to do with the improper and suspicious destruction of these fingerprint cards and that's outrageous," said defense attorney Marc Agnifilo. But the judge refused to call a mistrial.<br /><br />If you want to read NBC's coverage of the trial, check out our newsletter, “Diddy On Trial”: <a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/diddy-on-trial" target="_blank">NBCNews.com/Diddy</a> </p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

Witnesses testify about Sean Combs' alleged abuse of Cassie Ventura and racketeering charges in his ongoing trial.

Key points

  • Sean Combs Trial Coverage. Daily updates on the Sean Combs racketeering trial, featuring testimonies and legal analysis.
  • Testimony from Celebrity Stylist. Deontay Nash testifies about witnessing violence against Cassie by Sean Combs.
  • Mistrial Motion Filed. Defense requests a mistrial after explosive testimony regarding destroyed evidence.
  • Cassie Ventura's New Baby. Cassie has given birth to her third child, a healthy baby boy.

Tension

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