Forensic Files

Sean Combs: "You joined the #MeToo money grab."

Dateline NBC

  • Jun 3, 2025
  • 12:55
  • Full Episode
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<p>The defense continued hammering "Mia," who worked as Sean Combs's assistant and is now testifying, under a pseudonym. She testified that she told no one about her assault allegations until June of 2024 because she was "terrified and brainwashed." Defense attorney Brian Steel entered texts between Combs and "Mia" into evidence, texts where she reached out to him to offer support and love, including one sent just weeks before Cassie Ventura filed her explosive lawsuit.<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

Sean Combs's trial continues with witness Mia facing aggressive cross-examination about her allegations of sexual assault.

Key points

  • Mia's Testimony. Mia alleges she was raped by Sean Combs, raising questions during cross-examination.
  • Defense Strategy. The defense questions Mia's credibility by highlighting her past communications with Combs.
  • Juror Reactions. One juror's skeptical demeanor stands out during the trial proceedings.

Tension

75/ 100High tension

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