Dateline NBC Sean Combs: The last personal assistant and an interview with Joe Tacopina.
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Jun 21, 2025 
In this intriguing discussion, defense attorney Joe Tacopina, known for representing celebrities like Michael Jackson and Meek Mill, shares his thoughts on the high-profile case involving Sean Combs, which he declined to take. He evaluates both legal teams' performances and reveals his ideal closing argument. Meanwhile, NBC News correspondent Chloe Malas gives an insider's perspective on personal assistant Brendan Paul's testimony, who faced legal trouble while trying to protect Combs, shedding light on the complexities of trust and loyalty in tense situations.
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Assistant's Drug and Duty Anecdote
- Brendan Paul, Sean Combs' assistant, was arrested for carrying cocaine that belonged to Combs, which he forgot in his bag at an airport raid.
- He also handled drugs, cash, and logistics for Combs' personal use and hotel 'freak-offs'.
Coordinated Team Oversight
- The prosecution highlighted group chats showing that Combs' chief of staff KK oversaw much of his personal and employee activities.
- The evidence illustrated a coordinated effort among Combs' team to manage complex logistics.
Hotel Nights Not Viewed As Criminal
- Brendan Paul testified hotel nights were personal for Combs, not criminal, and cash he brought was not linked to illegal activity.
- No evidence showed coercion or unwilling participation by women involved in these nights.