Dateline NBC Sean Combs: The defense cross-examines "Mia."
May 31, 2025
Chloe Melas, an NBC News correspondent, shares insights from the high-stakes trial of Sean Combs. The cross-examination of Mia, Combs' former assistant, reveals her text messages expressing distress and night terrors about him. In a dramatic turn, the defense presents social media posts showcasing Mia's glamorous lifestyle under Combs, questioning her credibility. They strategically challenge her allegations of abuse, adding layers of courtroom tension as the narrative unfolds, all while the trial garners national attention.
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Mia's Panicked Texts To Diddy
- Mia texted Diddy multiple times expressing panic and fear, showing the intense pressure he put on her.
- She experienced relentless calls, exemplified by waking up to 48 missed calls in South Africa.
Trapped On Yacht Trying To Escape
- Mia tried to quit after being screamed at on a yacht and threatened by Diddy but couldn’t leave without her passport.
- She hid and begged for a tender to shore, but her passport was held by security, trapping her onboard.
Mia's Layoff And Settlement Fight
- Mia felt betrayed that Diddy didn’t personally inform her she was being laid off in 2017.
- She fought for nine months to get owed pay and settled for $400,000 after initially asking for $10 million.