Dateline NBC Sean Combs: The defense’s closing and the prosecution's rebuttal.
Jun 28, 2025
Chloe Malas, an NBC News correspondent covering the Sean Combs trial, shares riveting insights from the courtroom. She reveals how defense attorney Marc Agnifilo portrayed Cassie Ventura as the 'winner' with her $30 million settlement while Combs faces serious allegations. The prosecution counters by emphasizing that the defense is deflecting blame from Combs' actions. With emotional arguments and intense courtroom dynamics, Malas captures the high stakes and drama unfolding in one of today's most publicized trials.
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Defense Highlights Raids as Privacy Invasion
- Defense attorney Marc Agnifilo sarcastically highlighted the raids of Sean Combs' homes last year as an invasion of privacy.
- He joked about the government wrapping yellow crime scene tape around Combs' bedroom, making it seem like a crime scene in his private life.
Defense Admits Domestic Violence
- The defense admitted to domestic violence but emphasized Combs did not commit other serious crimes.
- They argued Cassie Ventura was the real winner, having received $30 million.
Defense Frames Abusive Relationship as Love
- The defense described the relationship between Combs and Cassie as a "great love story," despite known domestic violence.
- This characterization starkly contrasts with evidence of abuse, revealing the defense's framing strategy.