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Sean Combs: Defense motion for mistrial denied.

May 29, 2025
Chloe Malas, an NBC News correspondent, brings us the latest from Sean Combs's courtroom drama. The discussion reveals the defense's objections to prosecution claims about mishandled fingerprint evidence related to Kid Cudi's property. Tensions run high as the judge denies a mistrial, spotlighting the defense's outrage. Listeners gain insight into the emotional and physical abuse allegations against Combs and the legal complexities of high-profile cases, making for a compelling and informative legal analysis.
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ANECDOTE

Stylist Witnesses Abuse

  • Stylist Deontay Nash witnessed Sean Combs emotionally and physically abusing Cassie Ventura.
  • He heard Combs threaten her career and saw repeated violence that showed controlling behavior.
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Hair Style Incident at Oscars

  • At a Vanity Fair Oscars party, Combs demanded Cassie Ventura's hair be styled up.
  • After an intervention by Deontay Nash, Combs admitted she looked better with her hair down.
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Witness Describes Violence and Response

  • Deontay Nash saw Sean Combs kick and hit Cassie, causing a serious forehead injury.
  • Instead of hospital care, Combs sent her to a plastic surgeon via his head of security, DRock.
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