Forensic Files

Sean Combs: "Someone is lying."

Dateline NBC

  • Jun 18, 2025
  • 11:02
  • Full Episode
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<p>The day began with the judge interrogating both legal teams over the source of a leak. It ended with a closed-door discussion about a newly discovered juror issue. In between, the prosecution showed receipts, including some that showed Bad Boy Productions on the hook for an AMEX that paid for "hotel nights." The defense showed more text messages, including some where Cassie Ventura seemed receptive to Combs's requests for the sexual encounters they called Freak Offs.<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

The episode covers juror issues and testimony in Sean Combs' racketeering trial, including credit card receipts and text messages related to Cassie Ventura.

Key points

  • Graphic Details Ahead. A warning is issued about the graphic nature of the trial's subject matter.
  • Juror Turmoil. Juror number six is dismissed, and juror number seven faces potential trouble due to leaks.
  • Expensive Hotel Bills. Receipts reveal staggering hotel expenses linked to the case, raising eyebrows.

Tension

60/ 100Some tension

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