Sean Combs: Opening statements and the first witnesses.
- May 13, 2025
- 8:56
- Full Episode
<p>Listen to this bonus episode of Dateline: True Crime Weekly, in which Chloe Melas describes the mood inside and outside the Manhattan courthouse on the first day of testimony. The record producer has denied the allegations against him, and in his defense's opening statement claimed the encounters described in the indictment were consensual. A security guard tells the jury what he saw after Combs was caught on tape beating Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway. Then a man who says he took part in freak offs testifies that he too witnessed alleged violence by Combs toward Cassie.</p><p> </p><p>For more NBC coverage of the trial check out our newsletter, “Diddy On Trial”: NBCNews.com/Diddy</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
Sean Diddy Combs' trial begins with opening statements and witness testimonies about abuse and sex trafficking allegations.
Key points
- Sean Diddy Combs on Trial. The music executive faces serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
- Opening Statements Delivered. Both prosecution and defense present their opening arguments in court today.
- Prosecution's Star Witness Revealed. Cassie Ventura, Combs' former girlfriend, is the key witness for the prosecution.
- Disturbing Testimony from Witnesses. Witnesses describe shocking incidents involving Combs and his alleged abuse of Cassie.
- Cassie Ventura to Testify. Cassie Ventura, heavily pregnant, is expected to take the stand tomorrow.
Episode highlights
- Sean Diddy Combs on TrialThe music executive faces serious charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.“Now he's being tried on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.”0:55May 13, 2025
- Opening Statements DeliveredBoth prosecution and defense present their opening arguments in court today.“Today, both the prosecution and defense delivered their opening statements before lunch.”1:21May 13, 2025
- Prosecution's Star Witness RevealedCassie Ventura, Combs' former girlfriend, is the key witness for the prosecution.“So much of their case centers around their star witness, which is Combs' former girlfriend, Cassie Ventura.”2:55May 13, 2025
- Disturbing Testimony from WitnessesWitnesses describe shocking incidents involving Combs and his alleged abuse of Cassie.“Witness number two was actually someone hired to have sex with Cassie.”6:51May 13, 2025
- Cassie Ventura to TestifyCassie Ventura, heavily pregnant, is expected to take the stand tomorrow.“Tomorrow, the star witness, Cassie Ventura herself, is expected to be called to the stand, correct?”7:38May 13, 2025






