Forensic Files

Sean Combs: The jury gets the case.

Dateline NBC

  • Jul 1, 2025
  • 16:45
  • Full Episode
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<p>After two hours of instructions from Judge Subramanian -- including how to gauge the credibility of witnesses and a reminder to not google anything -- the jury began deliberating. Combs appeared less stressed than he did during closings. After the jury left, the judge closed the courtroom to give him some time with his children.<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 the Sean Combs trial's jury instructions, courtroom atmosphere, and legal analysis from Chloe Malas and Danny Savalos.

Key points

  • Jury Receives Case. After six weeks of testimony, the jury finally gets the case to deliberate.
  • Celebrity Support. Kanye West is the only major celebrity seen supporting Combs during the trial.
  • Potential for More Charges. Questions arise about possible future charges against Combs after the trial.

Tension

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