Dateline NBC Sean Combs: Cash in a brown paper bag and a disruption in court.
Jun 4, 2025
Chloe Malas, NBC News correspondent, dives into the dramatic Sean Combs trial. She reveals how a hotel security guard testified about a $100,000 payment for a damaging video. Tensions flare as a Combs supporter disrupts the courtroom, highlighting the chaos surrounding the case. Malas also sheds light on the difficulties victims face in the public eye and hints at upcoming testimonies that could shift the trial's narrative. The episode blends courtroom drama with pressing ethical questions and personal stakes.
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Secret Video Exchange
- Security guard Eddie Garcia was involved in a covert exchange of a domestic incident video with Sean Combs and his team.
- Combs referred to Eddie as "my angel" and paid a large sum to retrieve the footage secretly.
Cash in Brown Paper Bag
- After signing an NDA, Eddie received $100,000 in cash from Combs, delivered in brown paper bags.
- Combs advised him not to make large purchases to avoid drawing attention to the money.
Supporter Disruption in Court
- A Combs supporter yelled profanities and claims of his innocence in the courtroom.
- She was quickly removed and banned from the trial due to repeated disturbances.