Dateline NBC Sean Combs: Prosecution and defense rest.
Jun 25, 2025
Chloe Malas, an NBC News correspondent covering the Sean Combs racketeering trial, shares insider insights as the prosecution wraps up its case. She details the dramatic courtroom moments, including the defense's swift call for dismissal based on insufficient evidence. The emotional weight of romantic text messages from Combs' ex, Cassie Ventura, plays a pivotal role, alongside the strategic use of love letters in court. As the trial nears jury deliberation, Malas anticipates powerful closing arguments from both sides, keeping listeners on edge.
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Defense Argues Consent from Texts
- The defense argued the sex was consensual, based on positive texts from 'Jane'.
- They suggest a reasonable person couldn't perceive coercion from the interactions shown.
Videos Show No Visible Coercion
- The defense used multiple explicit videos to show the women were not forced or harmed during encounters.
- They emphasized the women appeared consenting and not visibly distressed during the events.
Defense Denies Criminal Conspiracy
- The defense argued no conspiracy was proven; alleged crimes were one-offs.
- They claimed Combs' team was unaware of any criminal enterprise and tried to conceal private life from business.